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The City of Sydney’s special relationship with the HMAS Sydney began in 1914 when the ship’s encounter with the German raider, SMS Emden crew was commemorated in the Town Hall with the unveiling of a plaque. In 1941, the crew of the second HMAS Sydney were honoured with a civic reception and the presentation of a medal for their victory in the Mediterranean Sea in World War II. More recently, the contribution of HMAS Sydney to the Vietnam conflict was recognised with the dedication of a plaque.

Ship's Company,HMAS Sydney

By Veveris, 1940 photograph Sydney Town Hall Collection 88-012 Photo Greg Piper

Buchanan's whisky decanter

Made by James Green and Nephew, London, 1916, earthenware Sydney Town Hall Collection Photo Greg Piper

Life Buoy

Presented to the City of Sydney on the decommissioning of the third HMAS Sydney, c1848 Sydney Town Hall Collection 88-001 Photo Greg Piper

Medal and Plaque

Commemorating the HMAS Sydney's victory against the Italian cruiser, Bartolomeo Colleoni, on 19 April 1940 Sydney Town Hall Collection 89-105 Photo Greg Piper

Plaque commemorating the HMAS-Sydney's victory against SMS-Emden

1941 Sydney Town Hall Collection 88-294 Photo Greg Piper

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Ship's Company,HMAS Sydney

Buchanan's whisky decanter

Life Buoy

Medal and Plaque

Plaque commemorating the HMAS-Sydney's victory against SMS-Emden

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