When Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and (briefly) future King of England visited Australia in 1920, cities and towns across the nation vied fiercely for a piece of the royal action. The 26-year-old heir to the throne, dubbed “the Digger Prince” by hyper-patriotic Australians keen to see their nation praised for its sacrifice in […]

Officers of HMAS Renown at Port Stephens, 1920
- Post author:Greg Ray
- Post published:September 10, 2020
- Post category:History / Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Tags: Aboriginal, Daniel Groves, HMS Renown, Indigenous, Karuah School, Port Stephens, Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, Queen Charlotte Ridgeway, Royal Visit 1920