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Return of HMAS SYDNEY II, 1941

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Crowds awaiting HMAS SYDNEY (II) after returning from service in the Mediterranean, near Admiralty House (Kirribilli) prior to mooring at Circular Quay, February 10th 1941
Crowd watching HMAS SYDNEY (II) return to port on February 10th 1941
HMAS SYDNEY (II) and crew moored in Sydney Harbour after returning from battle in the Mediterranean, February 10th, 1941
Crowds line the foreshore of Bennelong Point, welcoming home HMAS SYDNEY (II) from battle in the Mediterranean, February 10th 1941
Crowd at Circular Quay welcoming home the crew of the HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
Crowd at Circular Quay welcoming home the crew of the HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
An unidentified RAN crewman bending down to kiss an unidentified woman after the arrival of HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
Captain John Collins of HMAS SYDNEY (II) talking to the Minister for Navy, William Morris 'Billy' Hughes, February 10th, 1941
Rear Admiral Sir John Crace, Captain John Augustine Collins and former Prime Minister Billy Hughes at celebrations for the return of HMAS SYDNEY (II) in 1941.
An unidentified RAN Lieutenant Commander, RAN rear admiral Sir John Crace(?) and RAN Captain John Augustine Collins at the public celebration for the return to port of HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
From left to right: Paymaster General LCDR (on Admiral's Staff) with LCDR Edmund Wybergh Thruston RN and Admiral's Staff Officer LCDR onboard HMAS SYDNEY (II), 1941
Unidentified RAN Lieutenant Commander(?) and RAN Commander Thomas J M Hilken, at the public celebrations for the return to port of HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
RN Lieutenant Commander Clive Montgomery, RAN Rear/Vice Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin and RAN Captain John Collins at public celebrations for the return to port of HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
Presentation on board HMAS SYDNEY (II)
Lord Mayor Alderman Crick unveiling a plaque at a presentation ceremony on HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
Captain John Collins of HMAS SYDNEY (II) making a speech at celebrations in Sydney after returning from the Mediterranean, February 10th 1941
Captain John Collins of HMAS SYDNEY (II) making a speech at celebrations in Sydney after returning from the Mediterranean, February 10th 1941
Crew onboard HMAS SYDNEY (II) upon return to Sydney in 1941.
Captain John Collins of HMAS SYDNEY (II) making a speech at celebrations in Sydney after returning from the Mediterranean, February 10th 1941
Lord Mayor Alderman Crick and unidentified naval officer at the presentation ceremony of gifts from the people of Sydney on the HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
Billy Hughes inspecting the crew of HMAS SYDNEY (II) with Captain John Augustine Collins. From left to right: LCDR E W Thruston (partially obscured), LCDR J C Bacon, LCDR C C Montgomery, LCDR M M Singer
Lord Mayor Alderman Crick and RAN Commander Thomas J M Hilken at presentation ceremony of gifts from the people of Sydney, on HMAS SYDNEY (II), February 10th 1941
Crew onboard HMAS SYDNEY (II) upon return to Sydney, 1941
HMAS SYDNEY moored at East Circular Quay