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Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, “Yarram Park” Homestead in Willaura owned by the Simmons Family
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Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, “Yarram Park” Homestead Shearing Shed in Willaura with a flock of sheep in foreground
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Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, “Yarram Park” Homestead West of Willaura with the Grampians in the background
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Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, “Yarram Park” Homestead in Willaura with Mr Kinsella hosting a visit by American Seamen c 1907
... willaura simmons... and blue-water navy capability. willaura simmons “Yarram Park ...“Yarram Park” Willaura Visited by American Seamen. Gentleman is Mr William Jennings Kinsella. The Great White Fleet was the popular nickname for the group of United States Navy battleships which completed a journey around the globe from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909 by order of President Theodore Roosevelt. Its mission was to make friendly courtesy visits to numerous countries while displaying new U.S. naval power to the world. One goal was to deter a threatened war with Japan since tensions were high in 1907. It familiarized the 14,500 officers and men with the logistical and planning needs for extended fleet action far from home. Hulls were painted a stark white, giving the armada its nickname. It consisted of 16 battleships divided into two squadrons, along with various small escorts.[1][2] Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing American military power and blue-water navy capability.willaura simmons -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, “Yarram Park” Homestead Hunting Trip with American Seamen c 1907
... willaura simmons... military power and blue-water navy capability. willaura simmons ...“Yarram Park” Willaura Hunting Trip with American Seamen. Gentleman at top center back is William Jennings Kinsella. The Great White Fleet was the popular nickname for the group of United States Navy battleships which completed a journey around the globe from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909 by order of President Theodore Roosevelt. Its mission was to make friendly courtesy visits to numerous countries while displaying new U.S. naval power to the world. One goal was to deter a threatened war with Japan since tensions were high in 1907. It familiarized the 14,500 officers and men with the logistical and planning needs for extended fleet action far from home. Hulls were painted a stark white, giving the armada its nickname. It consisted of 16 battleships divided into two squadrons, along with various small escorts.[1][2] Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing American military power and blue-water navy capability.willaura simmons
