The Cruise of the Special Service squadron 1923 to 1924

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
AUSTRALIA

Royal Naval Squadron Visit

Programme
Battle Cruisers, 9-2O April
Light Cruisers, 9-12 April
Light Cruisers, 24-26 April

Issued under the authority of
The Hon. Sir George W, Fuller, K.C.M.G., M.L. A,,
Premier of N.S.VV.

(Blank sheet)

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH
WALES.
His EXCELLENCY
ADMIRAL SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR, K.C.B., M.V.O.
Private Secretary . COMMANDER D. GRANT C.B.E., R.N.
A D.C.: FLIGHT-LT. M. COOTE~ Royal Air Force.
Official Secretary: Mr. H. S. C. BUDGE.

THE MINISTERS OF STATE OF NEW SOUTH
WALES.

The Hon. Sir GEORGE W. FULLER, K.C.M.G.,
M.L.A. (Premier).
The Hon. Sir JOSEPH H. CARRUTHERS, K.C.M.G., LL.D.,
M.L.C. (Vice-President of the Executive Council).
The Hon. W. E. WEARNE, M.L.A, (Secretary for Lands and
Minister for Forests).
The Hon. C. W. OARES, C.M.G., M.L.A. (Colonial Secretary
and Minister for Public Health).
The Hon. T. H. BAVIN, K.C., M.L.A. (Attorney-General).
The Hon. Sir ARTHUR A. C. COCKS, K.B.E., M.L.A.
(Colonial Treasurer).
The Hon. R. T. BALL, M.L.A. (Secretary for Pubic Works
and Minister for Railways).
The Hon. A. BRUNTHELL, M.L.A. (Minister for
Public Instruction).
The Hon. J. C. L. FITZPATRICK, M.L.A. (Secretary for Mines
and Minister for Local Government).
The Hon. T. J. LEY, M.L.A. (Minister of Justice).
Captain the Hon. F. A. CHAFFEY, M.L.A.
(Minister for Agriculture).
The Hon. E. H. FARRAR, M.L.C.
(Minister for Labour and Industry).
The Hon. F. S. BOYCE, K.C., M.L.C. (Honorary Minister).

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Official Reception Committee.

The Hon. C. W. OAKES, C.M.G., M.L.A. (Chairman) (Colonial Secretary and Minister for Public Health).

Mr. C. H. HAY, C.M.G., M.V.O. (Deputy Chairman) (Secretary, Premier's Department).

The Right Hon. Alderman D. GILPIN (Lord Mayor of Sydney).

Captain A. G. CRAUFURD, R.N. (Captain-in-Charge,, H.M.A. Naval Establishments).

Major-General C. H. BRAND, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
(Base Commandant, 2nd Military District, Victoria Barracks).

Mr. JAHES MITCHELL, O.B.E. (Inspector-General of Police).

Mr. C. C. LANCE (President, Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners).

Mr. L. T. DEER (Associate Editor, Daily Guardian~")

Mr. J. GARLICK (Under-Secretary, Department of Local Government).

Mr. H. S. C. BUDGE (Official Secretary to the Governor).

Mr. J. S. CORHACK (Organising Secretary)
(Premier's Department). Tel., City 4213.

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LT. COL. H J. TRAVERS, D.S.O. (Transport Officer) Tel.. City 4213.

WORLD CRUISE.
Royal Naval Special Service Squadron.
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Battle Cruisers-
HOOD -75 officers, 1,165 men. Total, 1,240.
REPULSE - 55 officers, 1,022 men. Total, 1,077.

Light Cruisers-
DELHI
DANAE
DAUNTLESS
DRAGON
DUNEDIN

Each 24 officers, 427 men. Total,
5 vessels, 120 officers, 2,135 men.

Grand Total Personnel - 250 officers, 4,322 men.
Leaves Devonport, 27th November, 1923.
Returns England, 28th September, 1924.

AUSTRALIAN ITINERARY.
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Fremantle     ..... 27 February to I March.
Albany                .... 2 March to 6 March.
Adelaide          ... 10 March to 15 March.
Melbourne      .... '7 March to 25 March.
Hobart               .... 27 March to 3~April.
Jervis Bay               .... 5 April to 8 April.
Sydney       .... 9 April to 20 April (B.C.).
                          9 April to 12 April (L.C.).
Brisbane   .... 14 April to 22 April (L.C.)
Sydney         24 April to 26 April (L.C.).
Thence to New Zealand.

Royal Naval Special Service Squadron
commanded by
VICE-ADMIRAL: SIR FREDERICK L. FIELD, K.C.B.,
C.M.G. (Vice-Admiral commanding Special Service Squadron).

PERSONAL STAFF.

Secretary: Paymaster-Com. F. L. HORSEY,
O.B.E., D.S.O.
Flag Lieutenant: C. CASLON.

Political Secretary:, H. F. BATTERBEE, Esq.,
C.M.G., C.V.O.
Chief Staff Officer: (vide FLAG CAPTAIN).

Battle Cruiser Division.

H.M.S. HOOD.
BATTLE CRUISER.
41,200 tons. H.P., 144,000.
Guns-8 15-nch, 12 5.5-inch, 4 4-inch A.A., 4 3-pr.
Flag Captain: JOHN K. IM THURN, O.B.E. (and as
Chief Staff Officer).
Commander: J. G. P. VIVIAN
(and as Squadron Officer and War Staff Officer),
F. H. W. GOOLDEN.

H.M.S. REPULSE.
BATTLE CRUISER.

26,500 tons. H.P., 112,000.
Guns - 6 i5-inch, 17 4-inch, 2 3-inch A.A., 4 3-pr.
Captain: H. W. PARKER, C.B.

Commander: F. H. SANDFORD, D.S.O.

Light Cruiser Division commanded by
Rear-Admiral: The Hon. Sir HUBERT G. BRAND, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B. (Rear-Admiral commanding Light Cruiser Squadron).

PERSONAL STAFF.

Secretary: Paymaster Lt.-Com. N. SAMPSON, M.V.O., O.B.E.
Flag Lieut.-Com.: C. A. B. BROORING.

H.M.S. DELHI.
LIGHT CRUISER.

4,650 tons. H.P., 40,000.
Guns-6 6-inch, 2 3-inch A.A., 4 3-pr.

Captain: J. M. PIPON, M.V.O., O.B.E. (and as Flag Captain).
Commanders: T. M. BROUNGER, D.S.O.
(and as Squadron Officer),
STUART S. BONHAM-CARTER.

4,650 tons. H.P., 40,000.
Guns-6 6-inch, 2 3-inch A.A. 4 3-pr.
Captain: F. M. AUSTIN.
Commander: J. G. CRACE.

H.M.S. DAUNTLESS.
LIGHT CRUISER.

4,650 tons. H.P., 40,000.

Guns~6 6-inch, 2 3-inch A.A., 4 3-pr.
Captain: C. W. ROUND TURNER.
Commander: A. WILMOT-SMITH, D.S.O.

H.M.S. DRAGON.
LIGHT CRUISER.

4,650 tons. H.P., 40,000.

Guns~6 6-inch, 2 34nch A.A., 4 3-pr.
Captain: B. W. M. FAIRBAIRN, O.B.E.
Commander: R. B. T. MILES.

H.M.S. DUNEDIN.
LIGHT CRUISER.

4,650 tons. H.P., 40,000.
Guns-6 64nch, 2 34nch A.A., 4 3-pr.
Captain.. Hon. ALEXANDER R. M. RAMSAY,
D.S.O.
Commander: M. A. HAWES.

WEDNESDAY, 9th April.
Morning.

10.00 a.m. . .. Squadron enters Sydney Harbour.

Launch " Premier ' conveys Premier, State Ministers, President of the Legislative Council, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and their wives, towards the Heads to meet the Squadron.

S.S. "Lady Carrington" conveys Members of Parliament and their wives towards the Heads to meet the Squadron, afterwards steaming round the anchored Fleet.

S.S. "Burra Bra" conveys Federal guests to view the arrival.

S.S. Bingarra" and s.s. " Koompartoo " convey State guests to view the arrival.

Additional Federal and State guests view the arrival from Hornby Light and Military Reserves, South Head.

H.M.S. "Hood" anchors off Kirribilli Point.

H.M.S. " Repulse" anchors in Athol Bight. Two light cruisers anchor in line between.

H.M.S. "Delhi " secures to No. 2 buoy, Macquarie Point; two light cruisers east of Garden Island secure to No.9 and No. 12 buoys respectively.

11.15...... Admiral Sir Frederick L. Field, K.C.B., C.M.G., lands at Man-o'-War Steps. Salute by No. I Battery, R.A.F.A. 'Guard of Honour by 53rd Batt. and Band, Citizen Forces.

Noon..... Admiral pays official call on His Excellency the Governor at Government House, then on the Premier, Base Commandant, and the Lord Mayor.

Afternoon.

3.0 p.m. ... 1,500 Officers and Men land at Woolloomooloo Bay; march
through City via Lincoln-crescent, Palmer-street Gates, Outer Domain, St. Mary's Cathedral Gate; thence by Macquarie (Saluting Base at Mitchell Library), Bridge, Pitt streets, Martin Place, George, Bathurst, Elizabeth, and Park streets to Haig-avenue, Sir John Young's Crescent and Lincoln Crescent to Woolloomooloo Bay. Refreshments will be served after the march.

His Excellency the Governor takes the Salute from Base at Mitchell Library.
Guard of Honour by R.A.G.A., 17th Batt. Band

3.30 p.m. .. Combined Parliamentary and Civic
Reception at Parliament House. THURSDAY, 10th April.

Evening.

6.00 p.m. ... Overseas League Dinner and Theatre Party to ten Chief Petty Officers and Petty Officers.

7.30 p.m. ... Dinner given by His Excellency the Governor to the visiting Admirals and Senior Officers, at Government House.

8.00 p.m.
Ball given by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of Sydney to 500
Petty Officers and Men at the Sydney Town Hall.

Dance and supper to a party of Petty Officers and Men, tendered
by the Mayor and Aldermen of Waverley and the Management, The Casino, Bondi. One hundred ex-Service Women (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps; Women's Royal Naval Service; Women's Royal Air Force) also invited.

Dance and Variety Entertainment to a party of Petty Officers and
Men, tendered by the Mayor and Citizens of Paddington in the Local Town Hall.

Marrickville Anzac Memorial Hall and Club - Entertainment and Smoke Concert to 50 men.

THURSDAY, 10th April.

Morning.

10.0 a.m. ... The Admiral's call is returned on board H.M.S. "Hood" by His Excellency the Governor, the Premier, the Base Commandant, and the Lord Mayor.

Afternoon.

2.0. p.m. .....Harbour Excursion for 200 Petty Officers and Men to Manly Beach;
Afternoon and Evening Entertainments, Dinner, &c., by The Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of Manly.

Harbour Excursion to 150 Petty Officers and Men to Parramatta
and Lane Cove Rivers by Residents of Hunter's Hill; Afternoon Tea, Entertainment, Land and Water Sports at The Avenue Grounds, Fig Tree, Lane Cove.

Launch Picnic to 50 Men, by Sailors and Soldiers' Mothers, Wives, and
Widows' Association.

2.0 p.m Public Schools Annual Grand Demonstration at Sydney Cricket Ground-
Spectacular Marching and Drill; Dancing and Physical Culture by Girls; Massed Tableaux (Battleship, &c.); Massed Singing. Organised by the Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association.

3.30-5 p.m. Officers of Squadron At Home, H.M.S. "Hood."

Ferry steamer leaves Fort Macquarie at 3.15 p.m. sharp to convey invited guests.

Evening.

6.30p.m....Dinner given by the Commonwealth Government to the visiting Admirals and Senior Officers at "The Ambassadors."

8.0 p.m.......Service Boxing Competition at The Stadium; Petty Officers and Men of the Squadron V. Australian Naval and Militaty Services, under the Rules 6f the Navy, Army, and Air Force Boxing Association, and by courtesy of Stadiums, Ltd.

FRIDAY, l4th April.

Morning.

9.0 a.m Excursions to Personnel of Light Cruisers.
20 Officers to Bulli (50 miles) by motor, returning same day, 6 p.m. Cars by courtesy of the Royal Automobile Club.
200 Petty Officers and Men-Picnic, National Park, returning same day 4.30 p.m.
200 Petty Officers-Excursion to Parramatta, returning 6 p.m., arranged by the Mayor and Citizens.
10.0 a.m. ... 100 Petty Officers and Men-Motor Excursion, arranged by Mayor and Citizens of Marrickville.
II.0 a.m. ...Cricket Match-Squadron Officers V. King's School, at Parramatta.

Afternoon.

3.30 p.m. ... Garden Party, given by His Excellency the Governor and Lady de Chair at Government House.

Evening.

8.0 p.m Fireworks Display; Venetian Carnival and Shore Illuminations organised by the Mayors and Residents of North Sydney and Mosman, assisted by Yacht and Motor Boat Clubs; Searchlight Display by the Squadron.

Vice-Admirals' Dinner on board H.M.S. "Hood."

SATURDAY, 12th April.
Morning.

Departure of the Light Cruiser Squadron for Brisbane.

8.o a.m. ... Squadron No. 2 Team leaves for Wollongong-play V. South Coast Soccer Football Association at 3 p.m., Woonona.

9.0 a.m., ..50 Petty Officers and Men visit Woy Woy, Gosford, and district, by invitation of' President and Council I of Erina Shire. Return same day.

Afternoon.

Tennis, Golf, and other Sports Matches
for Officers against Local Players.

2.0 p.m. ... Triangular Rifle Match with Citizen Forces and Council of the National Rifle Association.

3~0 p.m. ... Soccer Football Match-Squadron No. I Team V. Metropolitan Soccer Football Association Team at Wentworth Park.

3.30-5 p.m. ... Ship's Company At Home, H.M.S. Repulse."

Evening.

6.45 p... Dinner tendered to Admiral and Senior Officers: by Sydney Chamber of Commerce at Hotel Australia.
8.o p.m. ... Entertainment to 1,000 Men by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of Sydney in Town Hall.

MONDAY, 14th April.
Morning.

Excursions to Personnel, Battle Cruisers.

12 Officers to Bulli (50 miles) by motor, returning same day, 6 p.m. Cars by courtesy of the Royal Automobile Club.

300 Petty Officers and Men-Picnic at National Park, returning same day, 4.30 p.m. '00 of this party are being specially entertained at National Park by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of Newtown.

50 by Sutherland Shire Council at Cronulla Beach.

Afternoon.

1.0 p.m. ...Australian Trotting Club Meeting, Victoria Park Racecourse. Luncheon to Officers and Men on the course.

Evening.

6.45 p.m. ... Dinner tendered by the Millions Club to Admimi and Senior Officers at "The Ambassadors."

8.o p.m. ... Musical Revue by "The Cheer Oh Girls" on board H.M.S. "Hood."

9.0 p.m. ... Ball given in honour of The Admiral and Officers by the Lord Mayor
of Sydney in the Town Hall.

TUESDAY, 15th April.

Morning.

10.30a.m... Cricket Match-I. Zingari V. Officers' Team, at Zingari Ground, Rush-cutter's Bay.

Evening.

8.o p.m. ... Combined Sailors' and Soldiers' Associations' Complimentary Smoke Social at Sydney Town Hall to 400 Petty Officers and Men.

Ex-Service Women's Club (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, Women's
Royal Naval Service, Women's Royal Air Force) Dance at Sargent's, Market-street, to 100 Petty Officers and Men.

WEDNESDAY, 16th April.

Morning.

9.0 a.m. ... Party of 100 Petty Officers and Men-Visit to Newcastle. Includes No. I Soccer Football Team, which plays Newcastle.

8.15 a.m. ... Party of '00 Petty Officers and Men visit West Maitland.

9.0 a.m. ... 50 Petty Officers and Men-Motor Car Excursion to Bulli, returning 6 p.m., arranged by the Mayor and Citizens of Burwood.

Afternoon.

1.0 p.m. ... Admiral and Senior Officers will attend the Official Luncheon at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show Ground.

2.0 p.m. ... Party of Officers will participate in the "Mounted Paper Chase," arranged by the Staff Corps Officers' Mess, Victoria Barracks. The Meet, 1.30 p.m., Centennial Park; thence across country, to finish about 3.30 p.m. at Long Bay. Special viewpoints for Public. 1.30 p.m., The Meet; 2.30 p.m., Gardiner's Road; 3 p.m., Bunnerong Road, near Labour Farm; 3.30 p.m., the Finish.

3.0 p.m. .... Soccer Football Match - Squadron No.2 Team V. Metropolitan Association at Manly.

Official opening of Royal Agricultural Society's Show. Men will be entertained at afternoon tea at Pavilion of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Auxiliary.

Evening.

8.30 p.m. .... Dance given by the Officers of the Special Service Squadron on board H.M.S. "Hood."
Ferry steamer leaves Fort Macquarie at 8.15 p.m. to convey invited guests.

THURSDAY, 17th April.

Evening.

8.o p.m. ... Military Tattoo at Victoria Barracks, arranged by Base Commandant, 2nd Military District. The Admiral and Officers of the Squadron will be the guests of Staff Corps Officers' Mess; Petty Officers of Garrison Sergeants' Mess; 1,000 Men guests at the R.A.A. Institute.

FRIDAY, 18th April.

(Good Friday).

SATURDAY, 19th April.

Morning.

Noon ..... Australian Jockey Club Race Meeting
at Randwick Racecourse-Party of Officers and Men invited.

Afternoon.

1 p.m. .. Admiral and Senior Officers will attend Luncheon given by A.} .C. Committee at Randwick Racecourse.

3.0 p.m. ... Soccer Football Match-No. I Squadron Team v. Granville District Team, at Clyde Oval. A party up to 100 Petty Officers and Men will b~ entertained at Afternoon Tea; also Dinner and Dance at night.

Evening.

7.0 p.m. ... Farewell Dinner by New South Wales Government to Admiral and Senior Officers.

EASTER SUNDAY, 20th April.

Battle Cruisers, H.M.S. " Hood" and H.M.S. "Repulse" depart Sydney for New Zealand.

THURSDAY, 24th April.

The Light Cruiser Division of the Special Service Squadron arrives from Brisbane and departs for New Zealand on Saturday, 26th April.

At the request of the Vice-Admiral commanding Special Service Squadron no allocations have been made for these dates.

GENERAL.

MEN in uniform are invited to avail themselves of the following free privileges during the Squadron Visit to Sydney

I. The Taronga Park Zoological Gardens. Open daily, Sunday included. By the courtesy of the Zoological Society of New South Wales.

2. The Royal Agricultural Society's Show, Moore Park, on April 14th to 19th, inclusive. Open day and night. By the courtesy of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales.

3. Electric Tramways. By the courtesy of the Commissioners for the New South Wales Government Railways and Tramways, free travel has been accorded. The following Tramway Excursions are recommended-La Perouse, Coogee, Bondi, Watson's Bay, Ryde, Manly to Narrabeen, Milson's Point to Chats-wood (returning via Gladesville), Cremorne or Mosman to Manly.

4. Suburban Railway Area. By courtesy of the Commissioners for the New South Wales Government Railways and Tram-ways, free travel has been accorded. The following Rail and Tram Trips are recommended - Hawkesbury River Round Trip, National Park and Cronulla, Parramatta (returning via River), Penrith, Windsor. Particulars of many others obtainable at Information Bureau.

5. Sydney Ferry Steamers. By the courtesy of the Sydney Ferry Company, free travel has been accorded. The following trips are recommended-Sydney to Parramatta River, Lane Cove River, Cremorne, Zoological Gardens (Taronga Park), Clifton Gardens, Balmoral, Middle Harbour, Watson's Bay. Excursions may be made to innumerable beauty spots round Sydney Harbour by these steamers and those of the Manly Ferry Co., returning by interchange of ferry routes or by tramway.

6. Manly Ferry Steamers. By the courtesy of the Port Jackson and Manly S.S. Co. free travel has been accorded. The following trips are recommended - Manly, returning Spit trams to Mosman, Cremoine, &c.; Manly, thence tram to all beaches to Narrabeen; Motor 'bus to Newport, Broken Bay.

7. All Picture Theatres are open for admission without ticket during the day. At night, admission free by pass (only), obtainable on board all ships of the Squadron. Special Picture, "Battle of Jutland," Haymarket Theatre, 12th April.

8. Admission to Theatres (Drama, Musical Comedy, and Vaudeville) will be granted on presentation of special pass (only), obtainable on board all ships of the Squadron.

9. The Centennial Park Roller Rink, Bondi Junction (Waverley, Bondi, Bronte trams), offers free admission.

10. Kensington Race Club Meeting, Wednesday,

9th April. Trams from Circular Quay, via Elizabeth-street, from noon.

11. Ascot Race Club Meeting, Victoria Park

Racecourse, Friday, 11th April. Special
Race Trams from Circular Quay, via
Elizabeth-street, from noon.

12. Moorefield Racing Club Meeting, Saturday, 12th April. Train to Kogarah (7 miles). The Racecourse is 5 minutes' walk from Kogarah Railway Station.

13. Australian Trotting Club Meeting, Monday,
14th April. Special Race Trams from Circular Quay, via Elizabeth-street, from noon. Special entertainment of Officers at lunch in Official Stand; Petty Officers and Men in Grand Stand.

14. Sydney Cup Meeting, Randwick Racecourse,
Saturday, 19th April. By courtesy of the
Australian Jockey Club. Officers, Grand
Stand and Paddock; Men to Leger and
Flat. Trams from Circular Quay, via
Elizabeth-street, from 11.30 a.m.

The following places of interest are open for free admission

Australian Museum, College-street.

Art Gallery, in Sydney Domain.

Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park, Centennial Park.

Vaucluse House and Park (Watson's Bay Ferry, from Circular Quay).

Technological Museum, Harris-street, near Central Railway Station.

Geological Museum, George-street, near Circular Quay.

The Observatory, Miller's Point, near Circular Quay.

Sydney Town Hall, where frequent mid-day Organ Recitals are given.

Numerous Sports Grounds for Football, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis. Full information on board ships.

Many of the large manufacturing firms have invited parties from the Squadron to view their works Parties may be arranged at the Official Bureau.

Y.M.C.A., 325 Pitt-street, invites men in uniform to accept membership during their stay. Recreation and rest rooms; writing rooms (materials and stamps free); four billiard tables free; free light meals; entertainment, Gospel talks, &O~~ every evening; special programme for Sailors; Palm Sunday, 13th April, at Sydney Town Hall.

The Y.M.C.A. is endeavouring to arrange with citizens for free accommodation for Sailors for each evening. Apply at their office or Red Triangle Hut.

Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle Hut adjoins the Official Information Bureau, Circular Quay East, at the Orient Co.'s Wharf.

Royal Naval House is situated in Grosvenor street (George-street tram to Grosvenor street). Has free sleeping accommodation for 8oo men each night.

Rawson Institute for Seamen, George-street, near Circular Quay, is a mercantile marine institution, but offers welcome to men of the Squadron. Recreation rooms, cheap light meals, entertainment every evening. No sleeping accommodation.

The New South Wales Government Tourist Bureau, Challis House (opposite the G.P.O.), Marti~ Place, will afford fullest information about trips round Sydney
where to go; how to make the best use of privileges in the time; maps, descriptive literature, leaflets, &c., free. Tel. City 4945

The New South Wales Police Force has been made acquainted with all the plans to entertain the Squadron. Every Constable will gladly afford information and assistance, especially as to travelling directions.

AN OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU for Men of the Squadron has been established at the Orient Co.'s Wharf, Circular quay East. Tel. B 2037.

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Sydney: Alfred James Kent, Government Printer ---- 1924.

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