Category: Australia

Charles and Camilla in Sydney

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Sydney during their whirlwind tour of Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. Excited crowds in Sydney gathered to see the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall during their one-day visit as the Queen’s representatives for the Diamond Jubilee on Friday, 9 November…

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Diamond Jubilee Visit to Australia

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are visiting Australia from Monday, 5 November to Saturday, 10 November 2012, as the Queen’s personal representatives during the Diamond Jubilee year. Their Royal Highnesses will visit Longreach, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Sydney and Canberra where they will meet farmers, members of emergency services and young people during…

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Sutherland Railway Station, Royal Visit 1954

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Sutherland Railway Station was decorated for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 1954 when she and the Duke of Edinburgh passed through on the Royal Train.

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Queen Elizabeth II visits the Sutherland Shire, 1954

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In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip briefly visited the Sutherland Shire during their Australian visit.

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James Cook puts Sutherland Shire on the map

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Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook was credited for definitely putting Australia on the map, especially the east coast.

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A Miscarriage of Justice

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Pilliga farmer Ruth Downey’s four-year battle for justice against a corrupt RSPCA ended on Friday, 11 March 2011. Her application to have her case heard in the High Court was rejected and she now faces losing her home and property. The RSPCA shot 48 cows belonging to Mrs Downey on 14 June 2007. At least…

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