Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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Western Australia ' s Outback Perth rises proudly from the banks of the Swan Rner

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Western Australia Perth Fremantle When Admiral David E. Jeremiah, Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet visited the men of Missouri in the North Arbian Sea, there was great anticipation that he would announce our schedule for the transit home. When the announcement, Western Australia and Eastern Australia . . . ' was made, the crew broke into cheers and ap- plause. We were headed Down Under! An early December port visit to Perth and Fremantle reminded old hands how wonderful a stop in Australia can be. For new crewmen. Western Australia provided the warm weather and great hospitality that makes Australia a perfect place for any ship to visit. The nautical flavor of Fremantle Perth always makes American sailors feel at home. The warmth and hospitality of the Aussie people always makes it easy to have a G ' Day, Mate! Penh is a city with j seagoing flavor thai reminds many of the coastal states in our own country. An interesting mix of open-air markets and modern restaurants blend to make Perth a scenic port town on Australia ' s west coast.

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After the four-dollar-per-minute tele- phone charges in Diego Garcia, the rela- tively low rates in Perth made for long lines at the phone exchanges. A study in concentration, QMI Guarino lines up a pocket billiards shot.