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These are some of the participating ships of the International Fleet Review as they arrive in Sydney Harbour, Friday, 4th October 2013.

The following is a news item from the Sydney Morning Herald:

“Prince Harry has arrived in Sydney to help celebrate 100 years since the Royal Australian Navy fleet first entered the waterway.
The International Fleet Review visit marks the prince’s first official trip to Australia representing the royal family.

This morning he and Governor-General Quentin Bryce will board the HMAS Leeuwin on Sydney Harbour, where people are already gathering at prime viewing points.

The International Fleet Review visit marks the prince’s first official trip to Australia representing the royal family.

This morning he and Governor-General Quentin Bryce will board the HMAS Leeuwin on Sydney Harbour, where people are already gathering at prime viewing points.”

The above news item was published in the Sydney Morning Herald just a bit over a week ago. The International Fleet Review has been a truly remarkable event. Sydney Harbour looked wonderful throughout all the days of celebrations. In the meantime the Sydney area has had several warnings about extreme fire danger because of heat and strong winds. In bush areas all over New South Wales several fires have been out of control for several days. Yesterday, Sunday, a grass fire at a parking area destroyed more than 40 cars! It’s amazing how quickly a fire can get out of control.