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Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison near Fort Macquarie in Sydney, July 1925

Workmen painting a welcome archway, 1925 Motorcade in a street, possibly during the American Fleet visit to Sydney, 1925 Admiral Robison and other US Navy officers seated in a procession of cars near Fort Macquarie Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison near Fort Macquarie in Sydney, July 1925 Crowds visiting a United States Navy battleship, 1925 Search lights and trees possibly during the United States Navy visit, 1925 United States Navy battleship, possibly of the New Mexico class, in Sydney Harbour, 1925 Sailing boat with United States Navy battleship behind in Sydney Harbour, 1925 Hospital ship USS RELIEF in Sydney Harbour, July 1925 Hospital ship USS RELIEF in Sydney Harbour, July 1925 Hospital ship USS RELIEF in Sydney Harbour, July 1925 An unidentified woman during the United States Navy visit, 1925 US Navy sailors at Man-o-war steps, July 1925 United States Navy and Royal Australian Navy ships in Sydney Harbour US warship in Sydney Harbour, July 1925 Group of Royal Australian Navy sailors and civilians, July 1925 US Navy sailor, July 1925 New Mexico class battleship, July 1925 USS NEW MEXICO seaplane, July 1925 USS MARYLAND seaplanes, July 1925

On 23 July 1925, Sydney hosted eight of the US Navy Battle Fleet's largest ships, including USS CALIFORNIA, USS COLORADO, USS TENNESSEE, USS MARYLAND, USS WEST VIRGINIA, USS NEW MEXICO, USS MISSISSIPPI and USS IDAHO.

Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison was Commander-in-Chief of the Battle Fleet who, after the tour, succeeded Coontz as Commander-in-Chief of the US Fleet. The fleet departed for New Zealand on 6 August. Adelaide’s ‘The Register’ published his parting words:

‘It is with deep regret that I find the day for the departure of the Sydney detachment of the United States Fleet has arrived. No words can portray the feelings that surged within us when we saw the shores of your wonderful harbour, from the Heads to the anchorage, packed with welcoming throngs; and realised that it was all in honour of the flag under which we sail. Every moment since we passed under your symbolic welcoming arch, we have felt a true welcome magnificently expressed by the Commonwealth, the city, the surrounding communities, and the people individually.’

The fleet departed for New Zealand on 6 August.

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hutchis1 says:

I came across a player piano roll called "American Fleet - March Medley". It looks like a release to commemorate the US feet visit in 1925. The music is well known US tunes with words written to show the close bond between the two countries. It is a little over the top and quite funny. The roll was produced by Mastertouch, serial number D.1115 and the original should be in the Powerhouse Museum of Mastertouch eqipment if anyone is interested.
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Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons says:

Wow hutchis1, that sounds really interesting. Has it been put up on the Powerhouse's online collection website?
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