The correspondent of the Argus on 10 May 1901 wrote: "The Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened yesterday by the Duke, of Cornwall and York, under a Commission signed by Queen Victoria and subsequently endorsed by King Edward VII. The ceremony was marked by the splendour and solemn impressiveness which befitted its historic importance. An immense assemblage of spectators, drawn mainly, of course, from this state, but in part also from each of the other federated states, and including representatives of other portions of the British Empire and of foreign powers, thronged the spacious, stately, and joyously decorated edifice. The picture was magnificent. It must have printed itself indelibly on the sensitive minds of the thousands of Australians who were privileged to behold it. We may assume that artists will reproduce it in worthy and imperishable forms, and that from generation to generation it will be familiar in the households of the Commonwealth. Our children's children, we may gladly say to-day, will not be ashamed of the function which inaugurated the self-governing rights of the southern British Nation. Nothing was omitted which could add to the grandeur and significance of the occasion. In a broad sense the proceedings were perfectly intelligible to the vast and sympathetic gathering, though the natural limits of a single human voice had to be accepted. The King's son, with his consort and the Governor-General and Lady Hopetoun by his side, and supported by the Governors of the states and other eminent personages, fulfilled his doubly-attested Commission with a simple dignity and a modest manliness altogether admirable. The ceremony was a brilliant spectacle, and, in its sentiment and suggestiveness, an inspiration to a loyal and patriotic people."The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. Locally, the invitation is part of a group of Federation-related items issued to James Maitland Campbell (and his wife). Campbell was three times mayor of Kew in the second half of the 19th Century and the owner of Ramornie in Pakington Street, one of the significant extant mansions in Kew.An invitation, mounted on card for Mr & Mrs James Maitland Campbell to an evening reception at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on 9 May 1901, to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall as part of the celebrations of the opening of the first Federal Parliament. A figure of Britannia, in red dress and mailed vest holding a shield like the Union Jack, is on the left of the invitation; she reaches out her hand towards a younger female figure, representing Australia, who is dressed in blue and holds a shield which is white with a blue cross decorated with stars. The writing is on a scroll in the centre of the certificate, and there is a border of vines and vine leaves. The royal crest is at the base of the certificate. James Maitland Campbell of ‘Ramornie’ in Pakington Street was mayor of Kew on three occasionsFront, printed. gold ink: "His Majesty's Ministers of State for the Commonwealth of Australia request the honour of the presence of / Mr & Mrs J. M. Campbell (handwritten) / In the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on Thursday, 9th May, 1901, to witness / the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth. / Edmund Barton / Prime Minister." Front, bottom left, printed: "The Young Queen / Her hand was still on her sword hilt - the spur was still on her heel ... (and further text) KIPLING'S COMMONWEALTH ODE."australia -- federation -- 1901, invitations, parliament -- opening -- 1901, james maitland campbell

A Report of the Commissioners, presented to Parliament in 1891, noted that: ‘The great Musical Festival, which was inaugurated and maintained during the time the Exhibition was open, was such as had never before been attempted. In that comparatively short period, no less than 263 orchestral, grand choral, and other concerts were given by the Centennial Orchestra and Choir, numbering nearly 800 performers, under the conductorship of Mr. F. H. Cowen. At these concerts the works of the great masters were performed in a manner hitherto unknown in these colonies, and your Commissioners are encouraged to hope that the stimulus given through their agency to the study of Music will prove strong and lasting. They also desire to return their thanks to the ladies and gentlemen composing the Centennial Choir, who devoted much time to the rehearsal and performance of the great choral works given during the Festival, and whose valuable services were rendered gratuitously.'An illuminated certificate inscribed to Miss L. Wilson in ‘recognition of valuable services rendered as a member of the Centennial Choir during the currency of the Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne 1888’. The illuminated certificate lists a number of works performed by the choir, at left, and also pictorial roundels of the exterior of the Exhibition Building and of its grand organ. Attached to the card on which the certificate is also attached is a separate Memorandum from the Music Business Manager to Miss Wilson. No other correspondence is extant to explain the reason for her request.Inscription: To Miss L. Wilson / In recognition of valuable services / rendered as a Member of / The Centennial Choir / during the currency of the / Centennial International/ Exhibition, Melbourne 1888. Separate Memorandum: CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MEMORANDUM FROM EXHIBITION BUILDINGS FITZROY 8/10/1888 E. MILLER (MUSIC BUSINESS MANAGER) TO Miss Wilson Dear Madam In answer to your note I have the honor to inform you that you may remove your dress at any time, though you may need to show your choir pass & may have to submit to parcel being looked at - as the Customs officers are obliged to keep a very careful watch on any outgoing parcels. Yours obediently E. Millercentennial choir - 1888, centennial exhibition - melbourne (vic) - 1888, certificates

2 copies, not originals. 3 people working in the garden in the foreground. T.H. Kneen suggested early 1900's as ponds not yet constructed.On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No.1981(889-3). Earlier copy, handwritten on reverse, "Exhibition Building later to become the Lecture Theatre."luffmann ponds, students working outside

SUNDAY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION. With three times three we coo-ee, The Prince we meet again; Our Princess May we welcome, With heart and voice amain. This was the welcome of the children of the Melbourne Sunday schools. The greeting came from over 30,000 youthful voices to the accompaniment of as many waving flags of diminutive size, held by the children. Probably not one of those who sang so lustily had witnessed the previous visit of his Royal Highness; or knew anything of it except as a traditional event, but the sentiment was a good and proper one all the same. The children were massed on the rising ground in the Domain, and apparently the long wait was not at all wearying. It was to most of them a huge picnic. They lunched on the grass, and filled in the intervening lime with games such as the juvenile heart delights in. At intervals something approaching order, was observed, and then songs, which have been in rehearsal for some weeks past, were sung under the baton of Mr. D. R. Davies, musical director, and to the lead of a united brass band of over a hundred instrumentalists under Bandmaster E; T. Code. A solo was also sung by Mr. H. J. Floyd. At all times the scene was an exceedingly animated one. Most of the children were attired in light costumes, and those in whose dress there was some color provided the necessary variety to make up a most picturesque scene. Probably there were nearly 35,000 adults and children at this spot. They occupied the frontage to St. Kilda-road, from Government House gates to the intersecting thoroughfare beyond. As the children were confined to the high ground, there was a green strip in front of them, and the dark green of the fir trees at the top of the slope made a most suitable background. Between these two lines of even coloring the children, with the easy freedom of youth, made perhaps as pretty a feature of the pageant as could be found anywhere in the whole route of the procession." (The Age, Tues 7 May 1901, p.6)This tiny battered piece of ephemera recording the United Sunday School Demonstration of 1901 must once have been exceedingly common, however in the context of the growing collection that the Society has relating to the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament in Melbourne it has historic and social significance.Embossed red leather bookmark commemorating the 'United Sunday Schools Demonstration' in St Kilda Road in 1901 to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales to open the first Commonwealth Parliament in the Royal Exhibition Building."United Sunday Schools Demonstration, Melbourne Australia, Melbourne May 6 1901"opening of the first commonwealth parliament - 1901, sunday schools - victoria, federation events - victoria - 1901, ephemera

Memorabilia. Celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. To meet Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York. Being held as an Eveniing reception at the Exhibition Building Melbourne, on the 9th of May 1901,at 8 oclock.

The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA / REQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF THE COMPANY OF / The Town Clerk and Lady / AT THE HISTORICAL PAGEANT IN / COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING / OF THE FIRST COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT / IN THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION / WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY, 1951, AT 8 P.M. / RSVP TO SECRETARY, PREMIER'S DEPARTMENT, MELBOURNE C.2. BY 23RD APRIL. / ON RECEIPT OF ACCEPTANCE RESERVATION CARDS WILL BE FORWARDED.civic invitations -- kew (vic), civic ephemera - city of kew -- government of victoria, commemoration of the sitting of the first parliament, exhibition buildings -- melbourne (vic.)

Invitation to V.W.Bro. R.W.V. McCall G.Treasurer and Miss McCall to meet His Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at an evening reception at the Exhibition Building on 9th May 1901 in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.Invitation to V.W.Bro. R.W.V. McCall G.Treasurer and Miss McCall to meet His Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at an evening reception at the Exhibition Building on 9th May 1901 in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.federation, mccall, r.w.v.

Printed invitation inviting Mr John Robshaw, Returning Officer Legislative Council & Lady to witness the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne on Thursday the 9th of May, 1901 from Edmond Barton, Prime Minister.government, opening of the parliament of the commonwealth, edmond barton, mr john robshaw, george h jenkins

Bronze Medallion featuring image of Queen on one side and wreath on the other.. Sitting in clear case with red felt. On medallion "Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition 1980" "PMA 0232/1" Verso "The Royal/ Exhibition Building/ Melbourne/ 23 September to 5 October/ 1980/ Exhibitor" on box "PMA 0232/2"

Henry James (1860-1932) was an agent and auctioneer. Record secretary of the Snowy River Shipping company. Shire councillor. Foundation member of Butter Factory.Henry James was a prominent Orbost identity who was very much involved in the local community.Invitation to James, H. (Mr) to the opening of Federal Parliament by the Prime Minister Edmund Bartonon 9 May 1901. Framed in wood, white paper with print of the young queen on a horse holding court. Colour invitations shows a young woman with armour and sword dismounting from a white horse in front of an older woman who has a crown in front of her. Several other women look on. The room is hung with heraldic bunting and shields, including one of the Union Jack and one showing the Southern Cross. The older woman is dressed as Britannia, and her shield and trident are at rest beside her.Printed: His Majesty's Ministers of State for the Commonwealth of Australia/ request the honour of the presence of... / in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on Thursday, 9th May, to witness/ the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth./ Edmund Barton/ Prime Minister invitation 1901 parliament james-harry federation snowy-river-shipping-company

Document. Illuminated invitation with brown paper backing. Invitation rto Mr. T.R.Langdon to attend a ''Conversazione'' in the Exhibition Building in Melbourne on the 7th May 1901. Souvenir copy of the Invitation with coloured Illustrations. Several notes and words written in pencil on the back.document, memo, souvenir invitation

Document. Bi-fold program for Commonwealth Celebrations ''Conversazione'' given by the Government of Victoria. Exhibition Building May 1901. During the visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Program printed inside. Lyrics printed on the back page.performing arts, elocution, program for conversazione

Opening of Commonwealth Parliament Federation of AustraliaAn invitation to a function at the exhibition buildings on the evening of 9th May 1901. The invitation is mounted on spackle board and depicts two female figures symbolising Brittania and the British Commonwealth holding up the invitation scroll. The Commonwealth coat of arms is imprinted at the bottom.rippon lea

Creamy Coloured Card folded in half. Marvellous Melbourne Bicentennial Ball The Royal Exhibition Building Carlton 29th April 1988. Order of Programme. 8.00pm Arrival 8.30 Welcome to Guests Dancing. 9.30 Dinner Dancing. 10.30 Announcement of Prizes. Addresses Dancing 2.00 am Close Music provided by the Wedderburn Old Timers. Menu Hot Chicken Entrée Selection Cold Meats & Salads Tipsy Cake Dinner Mints & Coffee. Acknowledgements Artwork - The Scriptorium Patricia Barth Hose Glassware Seppelt's Wines Trustees of the Exhibition Building Melbourne Parks and Gardens Proudly sponsored by 3AK.person, individual, peter ellis oam

Set of five Metcard tickets, featuring Melbourne Art Fair 2000 - 4 to 8 Oct.. All have the Metcard and The Met logos, with ticket numbers etc. Gives public transport details for the event. Three copies of each held. .1 - yellow background - Exhibition building .2 - red / black background - Exhibition building - work by Ronnie Tjampitjinpa .3 - featuring a dancing couple - artist Robert Rooney .4 - featuring a cow - artist John Kelly .5 - featuring stripes - artist Melinda Harper .6 - brown background - artist Ildiko Kovacstrams, tramways, tickets, metlink, metcard

Postcard depicting the opening of the first parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in the Exhibition Building Melbourne by HRH The Prince of Wales. Printed along the top of the card is ' Citizen's presentation to the Borough Council Eaglehawk. Down the sides and across the bottom is a list of about 60 names of citizens in Eaglehawk.postcard, opening of parliamenty, opening of the first parliament, exhibition buildings, borough council eaglehawk

An illuminated address presented to James Henry Curnow, Esq., by the Committee of the Geelong Jubilee Juvenile and Industrial exhibition. Hand painted and written on card with committee members signatured, decorated with flowers and with scenes of Melbourne Exhibition building, sailing ship and bordered by a design in blue/grey.Markings - H Frank and Co, Geelong.person, individual, james henry curnow

An invitation for Mrs Jessie May Scholes (nee Partington) to attend one of the state receptions held for Queen Elizabeth II during her 1954 visit to Australia.A tribute to a Greensborough identity and her connection with the Philharmonic Choir.Invitation printed in black on buff card. “To have the honour of meeting Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, the Government of Victoria invites Mrs J.M.Scholes to attend a state reception at the Exhibition Buildings on Monday, 8th March 1954, at 8.15 o’clock p.m. jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, royal family, royal visit 1954

Medal, Australia : Victoria. Melbourne International Exhibition 1880, silver.Front: Melbourne Exhibition Building and Southern Cross / Melbourne / Exhibition / 1881 Back: Early "Coat of Arms" showing kangaroo and emu supporting a shield divided into quadrants representing Produce and Transport / rising sun (above) / 1880 (below)stokes melbourne, melbourne international exhibition 1880-1881

Medallion: Opening of Federal Parliament Medallion. Shield shaped medallion with crown on top. Pictures of King Edward and Queen Victoria, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall with inscription. Issued to commemorate opening of 1st Federal Parliament by Duke and Duchess at Melbourne Exhibition Building, 1901. Box 625Opening of the first Federal Parliament T.R.H. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwell and York. Melbourne May 1901. Aust. Commonwealth est 1st Jan 1901 63D of Victoria R.I. First Parliament opened May 1901 1st of Edward V11 W.A. TAS. NSW. SA. QLDnumismatics, medals - commemorative, 1901.1st federal parliament opening. king edward. queen victoria.

This is a booklet with a buff-coloured cover with black binding covering metal staples.The cover has images of the Warrnambool Exhibition buildings, local scenes, aboriginals and bush scenes surrounded by scroll patterns. The booklet contains many pages of advertising, black and white photographs of scenes of Warrnambool and district and printed text.non-fictionsouvenir booklet of 1896-7 Warrnambool Industrial and Art Exhibitionwarrnambool industrial and art exhibition, joseph jordan

Seven coloured photographs showing scenes of Paris, France .1) Arc deTriomphe .2) Napoleon's Grave .3) Avenue des Champs Elysees .4) Corner view .5) Exhibition Building .6) Looking up Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe .7) New Concert Hall chatham family archive, paris, france