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The First Visit Of The Commonwealth Fleet To Sydney Medallion Medal 1913,27mm
On 4 October 1913 huge crowds lined Sydney Harbour to see the arrival of Australia’s new naval fleet, comprising battle cruiser HMAS Australia, light cruisers HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney and HMAS Encounter, and destroyers HMAS Yarra, HMAS Parramatta and HMAS Warrego. To commemorate the occasion all school children in New South Wales were granted a holiday and were issued with this medal.
The First Visit Of The Commonwealth Fleet To Sydney Medallion Medal 1913,27mm
On 4 October 1913 huge crowds lined Sydney Harbour to see the arrival of Australia’s new naval fleet, comprising battle cruiser HMAS Australia, light cruisers HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney and HMAS Encounter, and destroyers HMAS Yarra, HMAS Parramatta and HMAS Warrego. To commemorate the occasion all school children in New South Wales were granted a holiday and were issued with this medal.
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