Royal Australian Navy officers ascending the steps at Parliament House in Sydney

This photograph depicts officers of the Royal Australian Navy at a luncheon reception which was held in honour of the visiting French Naval squadron at Parliament House in Macquarie Street, Sydney on 5 January 1923...This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic age of sail and two world wars. The photos in the collection were taken mainly in Sydney and Newcastle during the first half of the 20th century. ..The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection. This record has been updated accordingly. ..Photographer: Samuel J. Hood Studio Collection..Object no. 00034786