Hardback, blue, black print and decoration, black and white photos. Political science textbook - an elementary account of civic rights and duties of Australians

Commemorative medal commissioned by the Victorian state government as a souvenir of the Royal Visit by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria in 1954. The medal was presented to all Victorian school children. It was struck by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne. The Queen and Prince Philip visited Victoria from 24 February to 9 March 1954. The first reigning monarch to tour Australia, she arrived in Sydney on 3 February 1954 and departed the country from Fremantle on 1 April 1954. The Royal party visited all the capital cities apart from Darwin, and over 70 country towns.Bronze medal, hanging from a rectangular bar. The obverse of the medal features profile portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip. Presented to children of Victoria on Royal Visit, 1954Obverse: bust of Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh Reverse: E II R Royal Visit/ 1954/ Victoriamedal, queen elizabeth ii, 1954, royal visit, victoria, numismatics, celebrations, schools

Australia Victoria Portland Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 (AD) Mint: Stokes & Sons Other Details: Medal issued in 1887 by the Town of Portland to celebrate the 50th jubilee of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne. It names W.T. Pile as Mayor. William Thomas Pile served as Mayor from 1887 to 1888.Gilt Queen Victoria jubilee medal. RoundHead of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing veil and coronet; Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE Below, 1887. Inscription on truncation of Queen's neck: H.S. Reverse Description At centre within broad ornate, zigzag border Town Hall building; around above, TOWN HALL PORTLAND; In exergue: W. T. PILE ESQ. / MAYORcelebrations, queen victoria, medal, numismatics, victoria, golden jubilee, 1887

Issued to celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887Gilt medal commemorating Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887queen victoria, medal, numismatics, jubilee

'PIX' magazine. Coronation souvenir issue, May 30 1953. Red front cover, with red and gold crown on red and gold cushion. PIX in white type on a red background. 'Coronation Souvenir Issue' in yellow type.coronation, queen elizabeth ii, souvenir, magazine

Book of play by William Shakespeare (The Warwick Shakespeare) 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.shakespeare, novel, literature

Book of play by William Shakespeare (The Junior School Shakespeare) 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Red cloth soft cover, black printFour Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, were to have toured Australia in 1952, but this was postponed following the death of her father, King George VI. The visit happened in 1964 instead and was the first to Australia by a reigning monarch.Flag, rectangular, fabric, souvenir of Royal visit 1954 (originally 1952, which was cancelled. '1952' has been cut from bottom of flag). Union Jack and Australian flag crossed behind crown.royal visit, 1954, 1952, flag

Copper medallion commemorating Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887 - profile of Queen Victoria on one side, image of Portland Town Hall on the other, and reference to WT Pile Esq Mayor.

From the records of Glenelg Shire CouncilBlack and white photo, Queen Elizabeth II at bottom of steps from plane at Portland airport. Prince Phillip at top of stairs, about to disembark. Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portland walking towards Her Majesty.royal visit, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, portland airport, 1970

From the Glenelg Shire Council records. The royal visit took place in 1970. The Queen and Prince Phillip visited Portland.Black and white photo. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip being driven in open land rover, past crowd of school children at Hanlon Park, Portlandroyal visit, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, 1970

From the Glenelg Shire Council records. The Queen and Prince Phillip toured Australia in 1970. During this tour they visited Portland.Black and white photo. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip stepping down from dias at Hanlon Park, Portland.royal visit, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, 1970

From the records of the Glenelg Shire Council. The Queen and Prince Phillip visited Australia in 1970 and made the trip to Portland. The visit drew large crowds which were reported to be up to 30,000.Black and white photo. Queen Elizabeth II being presented with flowers, on tarmac near plane. Prince Phillip behind her.royal visit, 1970, queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip

GSC Records archivesBlack and white photo. QE.II and Prince Phillip 'meet and greet' various people at Portland airport.queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip

GSC Records archivesBlack and white photo. Close-up of QE.II flanked on her left by Mayor of Portland, Cr Peter Cooney, another man on her right.queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, mayor cr john cooney

Black and white photo. Close-up of QE. II flanked on her left by Mayor of Portland, Cr John Cooney, another man on her right.queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, mayor cr john cooney

GSC Records archivesBlack and white photo. Close-up of QE.II flanked on her left by Mayor of Portland, Cr John Cooney, another man on her right.queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, mayor cr john cooney

Black and white photo. Royal visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Tues. 7th April 1970, to Portland. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip with Cr. John C Cooney (mayor) and Mrs. Margorie Cooney standing on tarmac in front of aeroplane.

GSC Records archivesBlack and white photo. QE.II shaking hand with woman in check suit, during meet and greet at Portland airport.

GSC Records archivesBlack and white photo. QE. II and Prince Phillip standing on dias looking out over oval at Hanlon Park, Portland.queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip

Two copies of a bi-fold brochure, blue print on white, 'Handy Guide to Picturesque Portland the Cradle of victoria and Queen of Watering Places', prepared and issued by Portland Progress Association

GSC Records archivesBlack and white photo. QE.II and Prince Phillip in open landrover, in front of crowd outside grandstand and football clubrooms, Hanlon Park, Portland.queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, hanlon park

GSC Record archivesBlack and white photo. QE II and Prince Phillip in open landrover, in front of crowd outside grandstand and football clubrooms, Hanlon Park, Portland.queen elizabeth ii, prince phillip, hanlon park

Black and white photo. group of men and women. 'Queen of the Murray Beauty Contest 1950. Women in formal wear. 8 wearing sashes, including Miss Murray Bridge, Miss Yarrawonga, Miss Renmark, Miss Swan Hill, Miss ? Queen of the Murray 1950. Other men and women ? judges.Back: 'J Moore' - red biro. Stamp - very faint 'COPYRIGHT SUNRAYSIA DAILY'

Black and white photo. Two women, standing, in evening dress and sashes. Queen of the Murray 1949, and Queen of the South 1949, who is also wearing a Miss Warrnambool 1949 sashBack: 'J. Moore' - red biro. 'Queen of the Murray 1949 Miss M. Bridey'' 'Queen of the South 1949 Miss V McLaren ' - pencil

Diary, brown vinyl cover, 'Alan Anderson' and 'My Trip Book' on front cover. Diary contains details of K.S. Anderson's trip to London, to receive his CBE, from the Queen. Diary covers period from April - October 1961

'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodEight page souvenir booklet. Combined Church services in Heywood to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Pale mint Green cardboard cover with gold printing and blue and white phto of Queen Elizabeth II on front cover, 'Guardian' print on stamp on back cover.

DL flyer, black and white, single fold, advertising 'Warrock' homestead at CastertonFront: 'B. VIVIAN', handwritten blue biro. Red stamp 'RACV ACCOMMODATION BOOKING 123 Queen St MELBOURNE PHONE 600251'

12 page program, State Reception, Exhibition Buildings, Monday 8th March 1954, in honour of the visit of 'Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Cream light card, multicoloured Royal Coat of Arms and blue Victorian coat of arms, front cover. Black prints, blue Victorian coat of arms, front cover. Black print, black and white photos.