HMAS Sydney returns home to Australia (1941)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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The city of Sydney, Australia welcoming Captain John Collins and HMAS Sydney home after a year-long deployment, during which it sank the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni

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AUSTRALIA: Sydney:
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AUSTRALIA. Crew of H.M.A.S. Sydney feted in Sydney..procession through streets..greeted at dock


COLLINS, Captain J.A. Congratulated by Rr/Ad.Grace on Sydney


NELSON Picture being toasted by Naval Men


SYDNEY H.M.A.S.Sydney returns home..welcomed by whole town.


"SYDNEY H.M.A.S." Returns home to Sydney..welcomed by whole town..sailors keep souvenir of shell..Rear Admiral Grace 1st on board to congratulate Captain Collins

TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY:Including HMAS Sydney returns home to Sydney

Navy - Active; Australia

ship, warship, His Majesty's Australian Navy, sailor, families, wives, children
Background: The city of Sydney, Australia welcoming Captain John Collins and HMAS Sydney home after a year-long deployment, during which it sank the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni

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