Name/TitleProgram to Commemorate the Arrival of the Australian Fleet, 4 October 1913
About this objectFolded sheet coloured booklet. Cover shows illustrations of a woman wrapped in the Australian flag welcoming two naval vessels as they enter through Sydney Heads. The title "To Commemorate / the Arrival of / The Australian Fleet / Sydney, October 4th, 1913" is under the cover illustration. The second page has words of welcome from the Hon. Joseph Cook, Prime Minister, and the Hon. Senator Edward D. Miller, Minister for Defence. The third page is a lithograph of 'The Australian Fleet, 1913', and the back page lists naval ships in commission, building and chronology of His Majesty's Australian Fleet.
MakerJohn Sands Ltd
Date Made1913
Place MadeSydney, New South Wales
Medium and MaterialsPaper
Ink
MeasurementsH: 299 mm
W: 205 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsNavy
Subject and Association KeywordsWorld War 1
Subject and Association DescriptionCommemorative program to celebrate the arrival of the Australian Fleet into Sydney Harbour, October 4th, 1913.
