From Lost Newcastle member, Chris Watsford:

My grandfather Sgt Bill McKie performing escort duties (then Cst) for Governor Northcott (walking off gangplank) at Newcastle. This was taken on 12/9/1947 and the arrival of the Governor was to coincide with the landing of Lieutenant Shortland at the mouth of the Hunter River 150 years before.

Governor Northcott in Newcastle 1947

Governor Northcott in Newcastle 1947

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