Washburn (AKA 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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f 5 52277252 Following two days at sea we arrived at Sydney, Australia, the capital of New South Wales. Sydney is Australia's largest city with a population of nearly two million. The city sprawls inland from a shoreline 180 miles long which encloses one of the world's largest, safest, and deepest harbors. This beautiful harbor is a favorite resort and many sailboats and motor boats can be seen. Electric and steam railroads and motor omnibuses serve the city and suburbus, and ferries ply in the harbor. The great steel-arch sometimes referred to as the coat hanger , completed in 1932, is one of the largest bridges of its kind in the world. The huge structure may be seen from any spot in the city practically and for this reason it is a famous landmark. Sydney is the largest wool-selling center in Australia and the city is famous for its many woolen products. The stores are well-known for their beautiful and especially 'H 1' - colorful garments. lt is easy to see why Sydney, in V ' respect to its social, educational and artistic life, is a leading city of the Southern hemisphere. 2. we 3 c ' gl'-fa- ffiftlt il ..-I

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1,- of us were topside enjoying the views as we passed through the countryside and by many beautiful homes. Brisbane is very similiar to our American cities. lt covers a very large area and has many modern buildings. The city Hall, built in Renaissance style, lies in the center of the city and is Brisbane's finest building. The city has many beautiful recreation grounds, parks and public gardens. Before we realized it however, our three day visit came to an end and we were off once more 2 1 f' 1 , c if I ' - x 'J,,. J -' XR ,f 1 X 5 y i , J r , AMW, b f A ' fi W x J I . 0 , ' - - o q U- N.,-v ,,!u ,V H, af ' K -lf , F

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