As time entered December of 1911, summer finally arrived in Australasia.
However, the temperature in Sydney was not too hot, perhaps because it was just the beginning of summer, the average temperature in Sydney was around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, which was just right.
The real reason for Arthur's outing, in fact, was the imminent completion of the Royal Film Production Studio's first sound film, and Arthur was invited to inspect and appear in the film alongside the other actors.
At this point, it is necessary to mention Australasia's first sound film.
As a film financed by the royal family, this first sound film was destined to have strong political themes.