Two men, 14/10/1969

This image shows two men standing, facing each other. The elderly man on the left is dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and tie. He has grey hair and is holding a walking stick in his right hand. The young man on the right is dressed in Navy uniform and standing to attention. Part of another sailor can be seen on the far left-hand side of the image. Three black letters, SCO, on a board on the grass is visible behind the sailor. A street, footpath and trees are in the background.

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OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Two men, 14/10/1969

DATE1969

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P491

HISTORY

This is a visit by the Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies and his wife Dame Patti. The occasion was the inaugural opening of the Hastings Day Celebrations on 14th October, 1969. They also visited the BP Refinery and HMAS Cerberus. This photograph shows the Prime Minister at HMAS Cerberus.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows two men standing, facing each other. The elderly man on the left is dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and tie. He has grey hair and is holding a walking stick in his right hand. The young man on the right is dressed in Navy uniform and standing to attention. Part of another sailor can be seen on the far left-hand side of the image. Three black letters, SCO, on a board on the grass is visible behind the sailor. A street, footpath and trees are in the background.

SUBJECTS

Events and activities, Festivals and celebrations, Official events, Official visits, Prime ministers

KEYWORDS

H.M.A.S. Cerberus, Hastings Day, Menzies, Dame Patti, Menzies, Sir Robert