There were harsh regulations in place during the war regarding the photographing of and Military or Naval subject, yet with typical Aussie disregard for authority, many private photographers flourished. However, judging from the site of the pic (on Defence land), the photographer was either a serviceman or an official with clearance of some kind. The arrival of any shipping convoy was strictly "Hush hush", but thousands lined the harbour to greet the ships and farewell the troops.
This is Gun Position No 1 of Hornby Battery on Sydney's South Head. It was completed in 1939 and was equipped with a 6inch Breech loading Mk 7 Gun.
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