Walke (DD 723) - Naval Cruise Book

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l , 1 .25 BRISBANE x. S ff f ' W Vf ,2g Q W Y, ' lffxfg , Uff i' W l 1, f i t 1 7 f WWMQWM W A 7 xg. X MW. 4 Har, L I X - 4 .- :. ,,,,, ,M Wwv x xw 1 , , ,I N, ' QJQWM ww ff f. x k f. Y ,V , . Z N ' ' 4 . Q w V gr t ms, V'1'f?4' Z . ,,.,., . . Although plagued with rain throughout our stay in this capital city of Queensland, We found that the spirits of the citizens had not at all been dampened. Their welcome to us was even better than we had expected. During our twelve-day visit in Brisbane, there was no limit to the hospitality and friendliness of the uAussies,i' and the promises of shipmates who made the port during last cruise were fulfilled. Brisbane is a modern citv, expanding rapidly with the increase in world trade. It is a mixture of native Australians. Hl7onnnies la nickname for the English people who have mi- grated therel, and tourists from all parts of the world. The natives are a proud group, and they fondly remember the visiting servicemen from all over who have taken word home ol the great reception given them. An outstanding event for some during our visit was a trip to the fabulous Cold Coast a few miles south of the citv. The beaches and hotels there were much like those oil line resort areas at home.