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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Children at Coronation Celebrations, 1911
Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of Children at Coronation Celebrations, on 29 June 1911 in Blackburn. (Captioned)|Photo includes but not identified - Lillie Merton, Ruby Brookes, Myrtle Walker, Alice Creek, Vera Salisbury and Beatrice Henwood.|See Page 101 of Da Costa book.merton, lillie, rooks, ruby, walker, myrtle, creek, alice, salisbury, vera, henwood, beatrice, coronation 1911 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Booklet, A Coronation Booklet Presented to Young People Empire Youth Sunday 3rd May 1953, 1953
Booklet to commemorate the coronation of Elizabeth II. Contains coloured photos of Royal regalia. The front cover shows the Royal Standard and Buckingham Palace. The back cover shows a map of the route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.Multi-page booklet with cover printed in colour and the internal pages in black and white text and some coloured photographs. Stapled.queen elizabeth ii, queen elizabeth ii coronation -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Coronation medals, 1935, 1937
This 1935 Coronation medal was awarded to individuals for distinguished Citizenry. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the coronation of King George V, a commemorative medal awarded to citizens who had made contributions to their community, as recognised by their local council. The silver medal has the profile of the King and Queen Mary on the front, in their crowns and robes. Around the edge in raised letters is written 'George V and Queen Mary May VI MCMXXXV'. On the reverse are the letters GRI (Georgius Rex Imperator) in the centre, with the outline of a crown directly above the letters and the words 'May 1910' and 'May 1935' written either side of GRI. A red ribbon with blue and white edging attaches the medal to a pin. 1937 Coronation medal was awarded to individuals for distinguished Citizenry. To celebrate the coronation of King George VI, a commemorative medal was awarded to citizens who had made contributions to their community, as recognised by their local council. The silver medal has the profile of the King and Queen Elizabeth on the front, in their crowns and robes. On the reverse are the letters GRI (Georgius Rex Imperator) in the centre, with the outline of a crown directly above the letters and the words 'Crowned 12 May 1937' below. Around the edge in raised letters is 'George VI Queen Elizabeth'. A garter blue ribbon with red and white edging attaches the medal to a pin. Awards presented to males consisted of a single piece of fabric hanging from a metal bar, whilst awards presented to females had the fabric tied into a bow with the medal hanging below the centre. 2 silver medals hanging from a blue ribbon with red and white edging. 2 silver medals hanging from a red ribbon with blue and white edging.1935 - 'George V and Queen Mary May VI MCMXXXV' around the edge of the front of medal. On the reverse are the letters 'GRI' (Georgius Rex Imperator) in the centre and 'May 1910-May 1935'. 1937 - 'George VI Queen Elizabeth' around the edge of the front of medal. On the reverse are the letters 'GRI' and 'Crowned 12 May 1937'. tilly aston, tom marks, medals -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Glass, 1953
A clear drinking glass commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Displaying a crown, coat of arms held by a lion and a unicorn and the date of the coronation. 2nd June 1953.A clear drinking glass with a gold rim commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. It has printed on it the royal coat of arms held by a lion and a unicorn along with the date of the Coronation. June 2 1953. E II R is painted in yellow at the top.At the top of the glass is a yellow, white, black and red crown. E II R is printed underneath it, with a lion and a unicorn holding the royal crest. At the bottom is a red and yellow medieval banner with the inscription Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd 1953in white script.drinking glasses, glasses, coronation glass, commemmorative objects, commemmorative glassware -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Coronation 1937, King George V1 & Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937
A round gold medal with the features of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth and on the back is Victoria's "Coat of Arms".Along with the faces of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth are the words "KING GEORGE V1 & QUEEN ELIZABETH", on the front of the medal, on the back is Victoria's "Coat of Arms", with the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. MAY 12th 1937. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1937
Photograph of Bendigo Tram 21, decorated for the 1937 Coronation of King George VI that took place on 12/5/1937. Photo taken outside the depot. Used in the SEC Magazine Contact Vol 2, No 2 August 1937 - see item 2973.Yields information about Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation event.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.In ink "Coronation 1936" and Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 21, coronation, decorated trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation - launch, 1937
Photograph of Bendigo Tram 21, decorated for the 1937 Coronation of King George VI possibly at a formal launch. Shows several people standing alongside the tram, which is showing "Special" on an auxiliary board. Has a "GR" insignia on the front and side of the car. An Inspector is standing behind the tram with the driver inside the tram.Yields information about Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation event.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.In ink "Coronation 1936" and Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 21, coronation, decorated trams, launch -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Mee, Arthur, Salute The King, 1937
This book was presented to David Allen, who won first prize for his essay on "The Coronation".Mee, Arthur, Salute the King, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 184 pages, 1937 Ed. with dust cover. A newspaper cutting is glued into the front pages.Newspaper cutting: Coronation Essays, The prizes donated by Mrs A.F.B. Long for the best essay from each school in the Ringwood Borough - David Allen, Florrie Norton, Mary Casey. +Additional Keywords: Mee, Arthur / Long, Mrs A.F.B. / Allen, David / Norton, Florence / Casey, MaryPresented to David Allen, 1st prize for essay on "The Coronation", 21st May 1937 -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals x 4, a) Centenary of Melbourne medal. b) Borough & Shire of Colac. 1945 Peace & Victory Medal. c) Coronation Medal 1937. d) Victory Medal 1945, NK
Commemorative medallionsmediumRound commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. No ribbon c) Bronze " " with a red, white and blue ribbon d) Silver " " . No ribbon a) Front:- Centenary of Melbourne. 1932. Man looking at city skyline. 1835. Back:- Centenary of Victoria. 1934. Sailing ship/shoreline. 1834 b) Front:- Borough & Shire of Colac. Coat of Arms surrounded by wreath and crossed swords. Back:- Peace and Victory. Surrounded by a wreath c) Front:- King George VI & Queen Elizabeth. Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Exercise Book, Recipe Book, 1937
Book belonged to Mrs R. S. Thompson Moss Bank Tatura. Created from 1937 onwards.School exercise book. Contains cooking recipes. Front cover depicts King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth with the words "Coronation" exercise book.Coronation exercise bookrecipe book, mrs r s thompson -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation celebrations and parade, Eltham, Jun 1953
Five colour photograph copies of original black and white images of various viewsarmy, arthur street, bands, ceremonies, civic functions, coronation, councillors, cr stanley s addison, eltham, eltham hall, eltham lower park, eltham shire office, eltham village, frank davis mhr, guard of honour, lyon bros garage, main road shops, main road, milk bar, parade, queen elizabeth ii coronation, r.c. staff, staffs general store -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Medallions, c. 1953
These medallions, which belonged to Mervyn Thomas, were given in celebration of the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Coronation authorities in the United Kingdom decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to each of the Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies and other possessions of the Crown. The award of the medals was then at the discretion of the government of each territory, which was left free to decide who was to be awarded a medal and why. This medallion is specific to the town of Castlemaine in Victoria which is noted on the Service Record of Mervyn Thomas.Two matching circular medallions with wire at top.Front: THE TOWN OF CASTLEMAINE / VIS NON TERRA SEO DEU EST Back: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth with crown facing right. Border reads: CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II / 2ND JUNE 1953mervyn hutchins collection, queen elizabeth ii, coronation, 1953, castlemaine -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation celebrations and parade, Eltham, Jun 1953
Three black and white photographsalf davis, anz bank, army, arthur street, bert bredle, ceremonies, civic functions, coronation, councillors, cr e.p. harmer, cr f.v. squire, cr frederick e. griffith, cr stanley s. addison, dave lyon house, eltham hall, eltham lower park, eltham shire office, eltham village, eltham, frank davis mhr, guard of honour, main road, mr c.g. seear, mrs alf davis, mrs arthur bird, mrs e.p. harmer, mrs f.e. griffith, mrs frank davis, mrs ham, mrs s.s. addison, mrs squire, parade, queen elizabeth ii coronation, r.j. (dick) ham, shopping centre -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1911
CELEBRATING CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V 1911. UNION JACK FLYING ON FLAG POLE. AUSTRALIAN FLAG ON TOWN HALL. POST OFFICE IN BACKGROUND.1 ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD, CROWD SCENE IN FRONT OF CLUNES TOWN HALL, BAILEY STREET. .2 BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF ORIGINAL PRINTED ON MATTE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .3 BLACK AND WHITE REPRODUCTION OF ORIGINAL PRINTED ON GLOSS PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPEROn Front; Handwritten in black biro "Coronation of George V June 1911" On Back; Sir Alexander Peacock in dress & withplumed hat is on the dais at front of hall A.J. (Pakeha) Kemson is just at near of Sir Alex, Phil Rowe is next. J. F. Weickhardt in light hat near pillar at rightevents and celebrations, coronation, king george -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Flag - Coronation : Elizabeth II, 1953
Flags produced throughout the British Empire to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II.Souvenir coronation flag issued to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II. The portrait of the new Queen is surrounded by four flags, including that of Australia (the Red Ensign), superimposed on a Union Jack.flags, coronation - memorabilia, queen elizabeth ii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CORONATION MEDALLIONS, c1911 c1937
It is possible as they have an image of a Kangaroo and Victoria, they may have been produced in Australia.1.,2.,3. British Coronation medallions, copper colours, circular, two have section at top for small chain/other. Rear faces of all are the same with two figures and shield in centre. Image of Kangaroo over figures is quite small. Front face; 1. has image of King George V and Queen Mary. 2. Front face has King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.1. Front Face "King George V, Queen Mary"- rear has "To Commemorate their Majestic Coronation, June 22, 1911". "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity". 2. & 3. Front has "King George V1 Queen Elizabeth", rear has "To commemorate their Majestic Coronation, May 12th 1937/ "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity."coronation, medallions, 1911, 1937 -
Marian College
Exercise Book
Exercise Book of Essays by Jessica Julia Norman- BailOne exercise book of a set from the 1940'sCoronation Exercise Book"Coronation" "Exercise Book" "Very Private" "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth" "Subject: English" "Name: Jessica Julia Norman-Bail" "Grade: Leaving Pass" exercise book -
Mont De Lancey
Plate, 1902
Owned by the Late Hilda Sebire as a child.Round white china plate commemorating the Coronation of King Edward V11 and Queen Alexandra."Coronation King Edward V11. Queen Alexandra. 26 June 1902" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c 1911
Satirical photograph for coronation George V. Previous cataloguer states this photograph is intended as a joke photograph, commemorating the coronation of King George V. She has linked the subject matter of the photograph to the tour the new King and Queen made to India in 1911 to accept the decree as the Emperor and Empress of IndiaSepia photograph on cream board. Satirical photograph for the coronation of George VSatirical descriptions of the roles the participants/actors have played. see photothompson collection -
Clunes Museum
Medal, 1911
MEDAL WAS ISSUED TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARYMEDAL TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY, 1911local history, numismatic, medals, commemorative, medals & badges -
Mont De Lancey
Dish
Commemorating Coronation of Queen ElizabethCoronation dish - clear glass with scalloped edge and gold trim. EHR Crest. 2nd June 1953dishes, dinnerware -
Port Welshpool & District Maritime Museum
bell, c. 1953
brass bell with attatched clapper with raised inscription aroumd rim Clapper can detachCORONATION OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II. 1953coronation, queen elizabeth 11 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Ticket - Coronation of King George, 1911, Jun-11
Ticket to Portland event for the Coronation of King George, June 22nd 1911king george, royal memorabilia, coronation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Coin, 1937
From the collection of Margaret ScarlettCommemoration of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth & King George V1Coin size (20c), circular with shank on top for threading of a hanging ribbon. Commemorating the Coronation of their Majesties 1937 May 12th . King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.|Front - Image of King George and Queen Elizabeth|Reverse - Victorian Coat of Arms.Commemoration of the Coronation of their Majesties 1937trophies & awards, public events -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal
Presented to all school children to commemorate the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth.Medal - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on one side - 'To Commemorate Their Majesties' Coronation' on reverse.numismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper, The Evening News, June 2, 1953
This special edition was issued as a souvenir of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon took place on 2 June 1953. Elizabeth ascended the throne at the age of 25, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952. The Evening News was an evening newspaper published in London from 1881 to 1980 and was very popular. The paper was founded by Coleridge Kennard and Harry Marks with the first issue appearing on July 26, 1881. On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place and the commonwealth countries, including Australia joined in the celebration. Saving an item dedicated to the royal family is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family, especially towards Queen Elizabeth II.A newspaper of 8 pp, The Evening News Souvenir Edition of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. It contains b/w photographs of the coronation as well as advertisements, stories, comic strips and puzzles.royal-family elizabeth-coronation newspaper evening-news -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Tulloch & King, SMB Magazine Coronation Number 1937, 1937
School Council, Members of Staff, Magazine Committee, List of Full Course Students 1938, Full Course Commercial Students, Editorial, Personal Column, Obituary - Roy S. Hall - F. J. Martell, S.M.B Old Boys' Association, The Literary Society, Centenary Jottings, Fumes from the Lab, Broken Hill, News from Papua, Sidelights on the B.H.P. Cadet Training Scheme, Arts & Crafts Gossip, Sport, Commercial Notes, The Junior Techs, Junior Technical SportingCream covered magazine with large crown on the cover. Artwork Lino Cut - By Iris Leviston Lino Cut - By Ian Moscript Lino Cut - By Bov McHutchison Assistant and Professor p.3 - By Dorothy Woolcock Fanny - By Gladys Bilney Boy and Girl with Ball p.6 - By Bob McHutchison Lino Cut - By B. Martin Tiny - By Dorothy Woolcock A Glimpse of Fairyland Wendouree - By Thelma Morton Lino Cut - By Gordon Yorke Marty - By Dorothy Woolcock Ned - By Sylvia Wyres Lino cut - By Jeff Wilkinson Yorke - Rooning 3 something Terrible - By Dorothy Woolcock D'ysay Ingots? - By Verma Lynch Lizard - By Dorothy Woolcock Wood Cut - By Gladys Bilney Lino Cut - By Ernest Gribble Two ardent J.T.S. Fisherman - Lino Cut - By Max Coward Ian - By Gladys Bilney Little Eva - By Dorothy Woolcock There's Mau-reen Mac Than Meets The Eye - By Dorothy Woolcock Lino Page - By N. Crouch, R Hocking, D. Hatfield, J.Leach Short Waves Set - By Verma Lynch John - By Dorothy Woolcock Porky - By Dorothy Woolcock Rosa - By Gladys Bilney Lino Cut - By Max Coward Teddy - By Dorothy Woolcock Dinny - By Gladys Bilney Gay Little Devil - By P.N Jonah - By Gladys Bilney Pittsy - By Verma Lynch Holly - By Ernest Gribble Evelyn - By Dorothy Woolcock A Robbers Nightmare - By A. Janetski Lino Cut - By N. Roberts Lino Cut - By J.Pittard Lino Cut - By A. Janetski Signed on front cover by Mrs Darby school of mines magazine, smb magazine, gladys bilney, ela brimacombe, betty brown, lucy clogan, tom coburn, joy dean, marian dolan, winifred dolan, ernest gribble, gilda gude, percy hollioake, ray jackson, gladys james, bena lamb, iris leviston, verma lynch, maureen mcrae, bob mchutchison, thelma morton, estelle morris, ian moscript, alan nye, erna prout, hazel robinson, peggy ronaldson, norma ross, adam scott, una semmler, jack snowball, bessie sargent, norma tatlock, patsy walsh, jeff wilkinson, dorothy woolcock, sylvia wyres, gordon yorke, nancy young -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Air Show - Coronation Review - RAF, by Her Majesty the Queen, 15/07/1953
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Coronation Day Celebrations, Sports Meeting Program
stawell sports -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Coronation Ball 1937, 2001
photograph, people