Royal Tour,

1970

Sydney Cricket & Sports Grounds
Moore Park, Australia

In 1970 HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Princess Anne toured Australia in conjunction with the bicentenary celebrations of Captain James Cook sailing the east coast of Australia. While in Sydney the royal tour attended a rugby league match at the SCG. It was reported to be the first time royalty had attended a rugby league match in Australia.

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Title: Royal Tour,
Date Created: 1970
Location: Sydney Cricket Ground
Publisher: SCG Museum

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