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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Australian Service Medal
... and a crowned effigy of King George VI on the front. Ribbon features... of King George VI on the front. Ribbon features wide central khaki ...Medal belonged to A E Miller 128418Silver nickel medal with Australian Coat of Arms on back and a crowned effigy of King George VI on the front. Ribbon features wide central khaki stripe flanked by two thin red stripes flanked by two outer stripes, one of light blue and one of dark blue.Back: "THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945" Front: "IMP GEORGIUS VI G BR OMN REX ET INDIAE" Side: "128418 A E Miller" -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand in pictures, 1954_
... Following the death of King George VI, the Queen's trip... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Following the death of King George ...Following the death of King George VI, the Queen's trip to Australia and New Zealand was postponed until 1954. This book is a photographic story of their travels around Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.A pictorial record of the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954Hard cover, Illus. (some colour). Cover illustration of Australian flag with white writing over.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coin, 1943
... is a crowned head facing left. The lettering is: GEORGE VI KING... is: GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA. On the reverse ...This coin with frozen year 1943 was restruck in 1951 three years after Ceylon's independence in 1948.Between 1948 and 1972, Ceylon was an independent country in the Commonwealth of Nations that shared a monarch with the United Kingdom. In 1948, the British Colony of Ceylon was granted independence as Ceylon. In 1972, the country became a republic its name was changed to Sri Lanka. This coin was minted in the period before Ceylon's name was changed to Sri Lanka.A small nickel-brass round coin. On the obverse side is a crowned head facing left. The lettering is: GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA. On the reverse there is a crown at top dividing the 1943 date with the denomination below: 25 CENTS CEYLON. Reverse Crown at top divides date, denomination below coin 25-cent-ceylon -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tramway decorated Tramcar
... Coronation of King George VI... George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn... George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn ...Geelong Tramcar No. 23 lit up for the coronation of King George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn the side of the saloon and many Union Jack flags decorate the car.Black and white print on paper12-9 and No. 4 written on the reverse in ink. GRS170/12/1/9 written on the reverse in pencil.tramcar no. 23, coronation of king george vi, decorated tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tramways Construction of Birney Safety Car
... George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn... George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn ...Geelong Tramcar No. 23 lit up for the coronation of King George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn the side of the saloon and many Union Jack flags decorate the car.Black and white print on paper.13-4 written in in on reverse. GRS710/13/1/4 written in pencil on the reverse.,geelong tramcar no 23, tramcar decorations for coronation of king georg vi -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - New Testament Bible, World War II, c1939-1945
... george vi... on active duty during WWII. A message from George VI is printed... during WWII. A message from George VI is printed on the inside ...Active Service Pocket Bible - New Testament National Bible issued by the National Bible Society of Scotland to men and women on active duty during WWII. A message from George VI is printed on the inside.This bible was issued to men and women on active duty during WWII. It has been bought home by one of the citizens of City of Moorabbin who served in WWII.Small pocket sized New Testament Bible, bound in blue materialNew Testament - Royal Air Force Emblemreligion, world war ii, bible, george vi, national bible society of scotland, active duty, city of moorabbin, returned services league bentleigh, cheltenham -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Book - Souvenir Book, Our Royal Guests
... Published in 1952, before the death of King George VI... George VI the book tells the the Windsor family story. Issued ...non-fictionqueen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour australia 1952, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - INVESTITURE INVITATION, Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St James' Palace, 16th May, 1945
... with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See... with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See ...The invitation was sent to F.G. Davey requesting his attendance at Buckingham Palace where he was to be presented with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Confidential document in black type under the letterhead of the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St James' Palace SW1. Letterhead including a crest is printed in red. Signature of the sender is a printed replica of a handwritten version. Document is printed on cream coloured cartridge paper.distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g.davey -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke & Duchess of York, 1927
... and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Elizabeth the Queen... for this purpose were the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI ...Invitation from the Commonwealth Government to ceremonies connected with the opening of Parliament House in Canberra on 9 May 1927. Visiting Australia for this purpose were the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Elizabeth the Queen Mother).Card, folded in half, printed in blue and gold. Affixed inside is a reproduction of a landscape painting Canberra 1927 by Harold B Herbert (1892-1945).The invitation was issued to 'W Nicoll Esq'royal visits, duke and duchess of york, opening of parliament house canberra -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 22nd June 1954
... seals of Central Napoleon and King George VI, Map: Mining... George VI, Map: Mining District of Bendigo County of Bendigo ...Document :Form A, Gold Mining Lease Crown Land 11314 Bendigo, Entered in the Register Book, Vol. 333 Fol. 138, Embossed seals of Central Napoleon and King George VI, Map: Mining District of Bendigo County of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst, During the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, 4 pages.organization, business, industry - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Commemorative Mug, 1949
... George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 with his... of King George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 ...This mug was made to commemorate the royal tour of King George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 with his wife Queen Elizabeth & daughter Princess Margaret. The tour did not take place as the King fell ill and the tour was cancelled. Cream mug with inscription and photograph from the 1949 Royal Visit to Australia. Yellow rim. Monogram on reverse side 'Long May They Reign'Royal Tudor Waredomestic items, food & drink consumption -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
... image of King George VI, reverse of medallion "SHIRE OF UPPER..." with raised image of King George VI, reverse of medallion "SHIRE ...Medallion presented to WWll serviceman, James Robert Clancy (VX44669) by the Shire of Upper Murray. The medallion has a silver finish. See also items 00456, 00456.1, 00456.2 and 00456.4.Obverse of medallion "FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY" with raised image of King George VI, reverse of medallion "SHIRE OF UPPER MURRAY IN APPRECIATION 1939-45" with engraved lettering "J.R. CLANCY ARMY" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - DECORATED FOR CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI, 1937
... KING GEORGE VI... of King George VI, 1937, Eight people waiting to board the tram... of the tram decorated for coronation of King George VI, 1937, Eight ...Black and white photo of the tram decorated for coronation of King George VI, 1937, Eight people waiting to board the tram, Tramways Inspector on extreme right of picture. Written on back of photo in pencil 'inscription under this photo on album (related??) Deborah ? No 21' Written in blue biro s/s page 84 , 845.unknownperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN PENNIES
... , 1929, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1936. King George VI include: 1943... George VI include: 1943 and 1947. Queen Elizabeth II 1964 ...Thirty one pennies. King George V dates include: 1911, 1912, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1928, 1929, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1936. King George VI include: 1943 and 1947. Queen Elizabeth II 1964. The coins are all circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, pennies -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, May. 1937
... George VI... of Bendigo 21 decorated for the coronation of George VI, May 1937... Decorated Trams Coronation George VI tram 21 On the rear in ink ...Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of Bendigo 21 decorated for the coronation of George VI, May 1937 on the depot access track. Source unknown. Wal's album notes provides details of the photograph, the note on the back is incorrect. On the rear in ink "Bendigo Decorated car, decorated for centenary there".trams, tramways, bendigo, decorated trams, coronation, george vi, tram 21 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Souvenir Flag - Royal Visit, 1952/54, c. 1952
... , but this was postponed following the death of her father, King George VI... the death of her father, King George VI. The visit happened in 1964 ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1937
... Coronation of King George VI that took place on 12/5/1937. Photo... Coronation of King George VI that took place on 12/5/1937. Photo ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN SHILLINGS
... George VI shillings: 1946, 1948 and 1952. Seven Queen Elizabeth..., 1926, 1936. Three King George VI shillings: 1946, 1948 and 1952 ...One shilling King Edward VII 1910, well worn coin. Four King George V shillings: 1915, 1916, 1926, 1936. Three King George VI shillings: 1946, 1948 and 1952. Seven Queen Elizabeth II shillings: 1953, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1962. The coins are all circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, shillings -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, War Medal
... with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has...-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse ...John Alexander Young V82835 DOB 14.10.1899 LieutenantAustralian War Medal 1939-1945 The medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The stripes signify the dark blue of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, red to represent the service of the Army and the light blue of the Air Force J.A. Young V82835 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), c. 1950
... king george vi... there is a photograph of a monarch, possibly King George VI, thereby dating... there is a photograph of a monarch, possibly King George VI, thereby dating ...The Mission to Seafarers held many social functions to raise funds for the work of the organisation and to benefit visiting seafarers. Many dances were held on a Saturday with good attendance. On the pillar on the left of the stage there is a photograph of a monarch, possibly King George VI, thereby dating the photograph at pre-1953.The Mission to Seafarers as an organisation is dedicated to not only providing spiritual and practical support to seafarers, but has long found it important to provide social opportunities as well. In the past there have been many dances, concerts and other social events that have been designed to cater for visiting seafarers.Small black and white photograph of people dancing in the Flying Angel Club at Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. There is a band on the stage in the background of the photograph and several couples dancing.photograph, flying angel club, monarch, band, floorboards, stage, dance, king george vi, lhlg, seamen, orchestra, mission to seamen, melbourne, seamen mission, mission to seafarers, entertainment, music, musicians, drums, piano, saxophone -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Booklet - Royal Visit booklet, Australia: The Royal Visit 1952
... George VI. The booklet was to be issued to schoolchildren across... to the death of King George VI. The booklet was to be issued ...front cover green with stylised Kangaroo and Emu on ribbon featuring the words 'The Royal Visit' with southern cross on rear cover.non-fictionqueen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh, australia, royal visit -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper article, Daily Mirror, February 8 1952
... newspaper founded in 1903 by Alfred Harmsworth. George VI (Albert... newspaper founded in 1903 by Alfred Harmsworth. George VI (Albert ...The Daily Mirror is a British national daily tabloid newspaper founded in 1903 by Alfred Harmsworth. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his deathNewspapers reflect contemporary society. 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.Cover of a Daily Mirror newspaper dated February 8 1952. At the top of the page is the headline, "THIS IS A VERY TRAGIC HOMECOMING" above a photograph of the Princess Elizabeth.The article relates to the death of her father, King George V1,newspaper-daily-mirror media-print george-v1 royal-family -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Medallion to Commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation, May 12th 1937, 1937
... Medallion - Medallion to Commemorate King George VI and... George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse... George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse ...Displayed at History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Stokes Melourne (under portrait) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse: To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation/May 12th 1937 (around edge) Victoria (upper centre) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Medallion to commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation, May 12th 1937, 1937
... Medallion - Medallion to commemorate King George VI and... George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse... George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse ...Displayed in History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Stokes Melbourne (under portrait) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse: To commemorate their Majesties' Coronation/May 12th 1937 (around edge) Victoria (upper centre) -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Service Medal
... with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has... George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat ...WALTHALL Robert Barratt DOB 29/03/1899 CorporalAustralian War Service Medal 1939-1945 circular shape. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red stripes, which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force respectivelyN388579 R.B. WALTHALL The medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally, surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945’ -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation - launch, 1937
... Coronation of King George VI possibly at a formal launch. Shows... Coronation of King George VI possibly at a formal launch. Shows ...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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Certificate - Call to Arms, Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd, W.R. Angus, ca. 1945
... King George VI... is headed by a crown above the portrait of King George VI... of the certificate has a portrait of King George VI below a crown emblem... is headed by a crown above the portrait of King George VI ...This copy of the Certificate of Call to Arms was presented to Dr William Roy Angus at the completion of World War II by the May, Councillors and Citizens of Warrnambool in appreciation for his service. It is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, 1901-1970, surgeon and oculist. During World War II between 1942-45, Dr Angus served with the Australian Department of Defence as a Surgeon Captain in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W., completing his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. The Certificate is headed by a crown above the portrait of King George VI, the reigning British monarch at the time of WWII and afterwards. King George was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, which is illustrated by the emblems of the Commonwealth countries and of the states of Australia. It also has symbols for the three Australian Military Forces; Navy, Army and Air Vorce. The Certificate also carries the Common Seal of the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Warrnambool, and the signatures of the Mayor and Town Clerk. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Force. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This is an example of objects used by or issued to Doctor Angus during and after his military service as Surgeon Captain in Australia during World War II. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Call to Arms; certificate of service awarded as a tribute to W. R. Angus by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Warrnambool and sealed with Common Seal and the signatures of the Mayor and the Town Clerk. The top of the certificate has a portrait of King George VI below a crown emblem. The border has logos for countries of the British Commonwealth - Canada, South Africa, Inda and New Zealand - and the Australian States of Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, West Australia and Tasmania. The bottom has the badges of the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force. The Certificate was printed by Osboldstone & Co. of Melbourne, with the registered serial number 55319. This copy of the original certificate is part of the W. R. Angus Collection.Printed; "The Mayor, Councillors and citizens of the City of Warrnambool pay tribute to W.R. Angus who served in The World War No. 2 1939-45, for God, King and Empire" "This Certificate is presented in grateful recognition and high appreciation of services rendered for King and Empire in the Great War 1939-45." "In witness whereof, the Common Seal of the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Warrnambool was affixed hereto in the presence of " (Signatures of "J.F. Knights" [Mayor] "H.J. Worland" [Town Clerk]) Printed under the certificate: "Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd. 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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski
... ". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm...". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm ...Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper, The Coronation, 1953
... of 25, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6... of 25, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 ...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.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 64 pp Daily Mail souvenir edition titled, The coronation. It is b/w and cost one shilling. It traces the accession of Queen Elizabeth 11 to the coronation and afterwards.coronation royal-family elizabeth-11 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Queen Mother visit 1958 - images collection, 1958
... of Queen Elizabeth II and the widow of King George VI. King George... of King George VI. King George took the throne in 1936, at which ...Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and the widow of King George VI. King George took the throne in 1936, at which time she became the first British-born Queen consort since the Tudor times. She visited Australia on 14 February – 7 March 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra. She travelled to the Australian Capital Territory, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, as well as many regional and rural areas.black and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair conditionst kilda, st kilda town hall, queen mother, queen elizabeth the queen mother, 1958