The Queen's journey through Lilydale and district during her Australian tour, 1954Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh passed through Lilydale by train 6 March 1954 on their way to Warburton. Residents along the route turned out to see the royal couple. The royal visit made such an impression that it is still vividly remembered six decades later. Stapled booklet with white cover; b&w photo of floral banner 'Lilydale' with group of men and women In ink on front cover: 'Donated to Mt Evelyn History Group by Anthony McAleer 23/5/09' Mt Evelyn History Group stamp on front cover.queen elizabeth, lilydale, warburton, royal tour, royal train

Photograph Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in Melbourne during the Royal Tour of Australia 1953-54:taken at O'Shannessey Reservoir Chalet just past Warburtonlocal government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh

Copy of photograph of Tatura Agricultural Society banner to welcome Queen Elizabeth 2 and Duke of Edinburgh when they visited Tatura in 1954. Looking east down Hogan Street. Black and white photograph of decorated archway and shops for Royal visit to Tatura in 1954Royal Visit 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, duke of edinburgh

Copy of photograph of Royal couple being greeted by dignitaries and station master Mr Kelly, at Tatura Railway Station 1954, before boarding train for Echuca. Black and white photograph of Queen and Duke of Edinburgh being greeted at Tatura Railway Station in 1954Royal Visit 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, duke of edinburgh, station master kelly, tatura railway station

Copy of photograph of Royal visit to Tatura, 5 March 1954. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were greeted on totally renovated station. decorated with masses of flowers and shrubs. The visit to Tatura of Queen Elizabeth 2 was first by a reigning monarch and no other visit has caused such excitement. The Station was highly decorated and the Royal Cypher in golden flowers mounted on scarlet velvet made a perfect background for the artistic scheme. Dignitaries in photo include: (back row) Crs Youlden, Anderson, Hastie and Maher . (2nd row) Mrs R. Ross, Mrs M. Masters-smith, Mrs Anderson, JOan Hastie, Mrs Lurline Knee, Arthur Knee, Bruce (obscure), Mr A. W. Knee (past shire engineer). (front row) Bill Martin (secretary), Mrs Martin, Duke of Edinburgh, Mrs Brewer, Cr Shire President Brewer, The Queen. Black and white photograph of Queen and Duke of Edinburgh walking up to dais to receive an address of welcome, Tatura Railway Station. 1954Royal Visit to Tatura 5 March 1954. Names of Councillors and wife's also mentioned.royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, duke of edinburgh, tatura railway station, tatura by w. h. bossence

Copy of photograph of Queen Elizabeth 2 and Duke of Edinburgh about to leave Tatura Station after replying to address of welcome. Dignitaries in background include Councillors, families and friends, Shire President Mr Brewer.Black and white photograph of Royal couple at Tatura Station 1954on back: Royal visit 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizaebeth 2

Original photograph of Queen Elizabeth 2 and Duke of Edinburgh arriving on platform of Tatura Railway Station, March 1955. Accommpanied by Shire President Cr and Mrs G Brewer, Mr Kelly Station Master and aides.Black and white photograph of Tatura Railway Station for Royal Visit 1954on back: Tatura Railway Station Royal visit 1954royal visit 1954

A souvenir program featuring dates and times of the Royal visit and photographs of the Queen and Duke, the old Eildon Weir, Westminster Abby interior and Buckingham Palace. Royal crest

Flags with various prints on were mass produced for people to wave as the Queen visited numerous towns and cities in Australia for about 3 months early in 1954. These particular ones were sold by the Red Cross for fundraising purposes. Royal Visit 1954 by Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip|Queen visiting Tatura 5-3-1954|Red Cross|souvenirFlags commemorating 1954 Royal visit. One rectangular, on a stick. One triangular, with cords to attach to a stick. Each has Union Jack, Australian flag and Royal crown on them. Two red crosses on the rectangular one.Souvenir of Royal Visit 1954. Proceeds to Red Cross.tatura, royal visit 1954, flags, events

Copy of photograph of official party waiting for her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11, Tatura Railway Station 1954. Flags and decorations were a highlight. Original also in Museum.Black and white copy of photograph of officials waiting for the Queen, 1954.on back: Royal Visit 1954

Crowds lined Hogan Street, Tatura, as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip drove down Hogan Street. The Royal car can now be hired for weddings.Black and white copy of photograph of crowds waving to the Royal couple in Hogan Street. T. Flanagan's house in background.on back: Royal Visit 1954

Copy of photograph of Royal couple boarding train at Tatura Railway Station. Cr and Mrs Brewer, Station Master Mr Kelly and a guard in picture.Black and white copy of photograph of Queen Elizabeth 11 on board Royal train, Prince Phillip still on station.on back: Royal Visit 1954royal visit

Copy of photograph of crowd of people who waited at Park Street, Tatura, crossing, to farewell the Royal couple on their way to Echuca. Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh passed through Tatura on Friday 5 March 1954.Black and white copy of photograph of many people waiting at Park Street, Tatura, crossing for Royal train, on back: Royal Visit 1954royal visit

Presented to Arthur Knee by Tatura Royal Tour Committee in appreciation of services rendered as secretary on the occasion of the visit to Tatura of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954.Mantle clock c 1950's Polished wood casing, silver face and hands. Wind up. Not working. Chiming and striking type.Presented to Arthur Knee by Tatura Royal Tour Committee in appreciation of services rendered as secretary on the occasion of the visit to Tatura of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954.arthur knee, mantel clocks, tatura royal tour committee

1, CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR, ATHENEUM SIX PENNY VOUCHER-METAL. 2, PLASTIC TOKEN? TWO PENCE 3, METALIC BOTTLE OPENER WITH CLUNES GOLD MONUMENT BADGE AND SMALL CHAIN. 4, ONE METAL ROUAL VISIT 1954 TO VICTORIA QUEEN ELIZABETH & DUKE OF EDINBURG. 5, ANZAC BADGElocal history, numismatic, tokens, events and celebrations, royal visit, anzac