Seven 1954 commemorative Florins Queen Elizabeth II Royal visit. Composition: 50% silver, 40% copper, 5%zinc, 5% nickel. There were 2 millions coins issued, mintmark M (Melbourne) All in excellent conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, florins

Thomas NICHOLAS on left & David THORNTON on right in front yard of 240 Graham Street. The boys are dressed ready to greet Queen Elizabeth as part of the WELVOME display at the MCG in 1954.Small B & W photograph of two boys in white shirts & socks with sashes around their waists.7celebrations - royal visit, 240 graham street, thomas nicholas, david thornton

A small booklet titled 'Royal Visit. Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh Souvenir.' Inside it contains a photo of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and an itinerary of the Bendigo tour. On the back of the booklet is a photo of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh. 5th March, 1954.royalty, british, royal tour, lydia chancellor collection, collection, royal visit, british royal family, royal family, event, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh

Black and White Photograph of maypole dancing on the QEO during the royal visit of 1954.photograph, group, maypole dancing, royal visit

Black and White pohot of maypole dancing on the QEO during the royal visit of 1954entertainment, maypole dancing, maypole dancing, qeo

Black and White photo of a many people, ( school children?) on the Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo, spelling out 'For Empire' during the Royal visit on 1954.photograph, royal visit, royal visit

Black and White Photo, Night time photo of a decorated tram, Union Jack Flag hangs from top of tram, light bulbs are decorating many parts of the tram, a Crown is highlighted in the centre of the tram, 'ER' Royal symbol is to the left, right and centre of the picture. Markings on the back of the photo say 'Decorated Tram', 'Royal Visit March 54'photograph, tram, decorated tram, bendigo trams, bendigo tramways, bendigo tramways co.ltd, trams, royal visit

Black and White Photo of the S.E.C. Victoria Building, Decorated for the Royal Visit in March 1954, Opening of the S.E.C. Building in 1941. Car parked to left in photo, and another angle parked to right of photo. Flag on roof flying a half mast.organization, public utility, electricity company, s.e.c. victoria, sec victoria

Black and White photo of maypole dancing on the QEO during the royal visit of 1954entertainment, dance, maypole dancers, maypole dancing, royal visit

Donated by Margaret ScarlettGilt Medal on gilt bar & pin. Medal is of the Royal Visit to Victoria in 1954 & was presented to the children by the Government.(MEDAL) Queen Elizabeth 11 Duke of Edinburgh|E11R Royal Visit Victoria|(BAR) Presented to the Children by the Government of Victorianumismatics, medals - commemorative

Black and white photo of Decorations for Visit of Queen Elizabeth, Mitcham, 1954. Note position of monument located in position two. Appearance of Mitcham streetscape static - unchanged since pre-war.royal tour 1954, queen elizabeth ii

A series of photographs showing a street parade, it may be an early Begonia Festival Parade. Because of the bunting, Union Jacks, and crowns, it may be dated to 1954 when Queen Elizabeth II visited Ballarat at the time of the Begonia Festival. This float may be the float of the Queen of Begonias. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. parade, sturt street, royal visit

A series of photographs showing a street parade, it may be an early Begonia Festival Parade. Because of the bunting, Union Jacks, and crowns, it may be dated to 1954 when Queen Elizabeth II visited Ballarat at the time of the Begonia Festival. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. brass band, parade, sturt street, royal visits, ballarat

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. The queen was resident at Government House Melbourne for nine days and during the time guard duties were shared by 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 3rd Division Royal Australian Artillery, 5th Infantry Battalion (Victorian Scottish), 6th Infantry Battalion (Royal Melbourne Regiment), 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles, 2nd Medium Regiment, 22nd Field Regiment and Melbourne University Rifles. Rare document relating to guard duty at Government House Melbourne mounted by a unit of the Citizen Military Forces from Victoria during a royal visit .Photocopy of a three page report prepared for period 1/2 March 1954 when 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment provided the guard at Government House Melbourne during the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The report lists the officer, 4 non commissioned officers and 20 other ranks comprising the guard together with timings and locations of the sentry posts. Also details of the guard duties, the general remarks at the conclusion of the guard period and the signatures of the Guard Commander, Captain LA Jackson 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and the Relieving Guard Commander Captain EJ King, 2nd Medium Regiment. queen elizabeth ii, royal visit 1954, government house, melbourne, guard, vmr

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Rare document covering the involvement of a Citizen Military Forces Regiment in the Royal Visit of 1954.Three page document issued by Headquarters 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles giving instructions for street lining at Benalla on 5th March 1954 on the occasion of the Royal visit.

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Framed black and white photograph of HRH Prince Philip with NCOs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House, Melbourne 1954HRH the Duke of Edinburgh / with Sergeants / of 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles / Government House / 28 Feb 54 / Presented to 8/13 VMR Sergeants' Mess / by Lt Col T Fogartyphilip, melbourne, government, royal visit, vmr, fogarty, sergeant, mess