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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1963
Page
2
A general view from a hilltop shows H M A S Sydney anchored as the Governor General pays a formal visit to Norfolk Island aboard the vessel.
Lord De Lisle visited Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands during a Pacific cruise aboard HMAS Sydney. Gov Gen toured the ship’s engine roof in a boiler suit, took the helm briefly, and thanked Captain Wo Dovers as crew received a “make and mend” day. Photographs of the tour were released from Canberra.
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