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The following pictures copied from the 1959-1960 USS Helena CA-75 Cruise Book donated by LTJG Dave Swanson Click on the book image to learn more.

1959 - 1960

Australia flags courtesy Wilson's Free Gifs & Animations

FRIENDLIEST PLACE ON EARTH? WE'D BE WILLING TO BET ON AUSTRALIA! FOR MOST OF US, IT WAS OUR FIRST TRIP "DOWN UNDER," AND NOW EVERYONE WANTS TO RETURN! THE FAST-GROWING CITIES OF SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE ARE COMMANDING DESERVED WORLD-WIDE ATTENTION FOR THEIR PHENOMENAL PROGRESS, THEY SHOWED US BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE . . . WHAT MORE COULD WE ASK?

Melbourne's Town Hall is a hub of activities

kids take a turn at the wheel

The big party at the White Ensign Club was fun for all

Australian Sea Scouts are among the tens of thousands of visitors to come aboard

Captain Kauffman is interviewed fo a radio show

Railway center of Melbourne, Flinders Street Station

The parks are both popular and beautiful