The coronation of Elizabeth II as queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. She acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952, being proclaimed queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards. The coronation was held more than one year later because of the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies. It also gave the planning committees adequate time to make preparations for the ceremony. During the service, Elizabeth took an oath, was anointed with holy oil, was invested with robes and regalia, and was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Celebrations took place across the Commonwealth realms and a commemorative medal was issued. It was the first British coronation to be fully televised; television cameras were not allowed inside the abbey during her parents' coronation in 1937. Elizabeth's was the fourth and final British coronation of the 20th century. It was estimated to have cost £1.57 million (c. £53,571,428 in 2023).Scout and Guide Coronation Service of Thanksgiving. In the presence of His Excellency the Governor, State Chief Scout and Lady George, state president of the girl guides, Adelaide town Hall Sunday 21 June 1953 - four pages.history, bendigo, boy scouts, girl guides

Commonwealth Day (formerly Empire Day) is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations, since 1977 often held on the second Monday in March. It is marked by an Anglican service in Westminster Abbey, normally attended by the monarch as Head of the Commonwealth along with the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Commonwealth High Commissioners in London. The monarch delivers a broadcast address to the Commonwealth. While it has a certain official status, Commonwealth Day is not a public holiday in most Commonwealth countries, and there is little public awareness of it. It is marked as a holiday in Gibraltar, but not in March. In Canada "Victoria Day" is celebrated on the Monday closest to 24 May (Queen Victoria's birthday).Empire Youth Sunday - A Dedication Service - 3rd May 1953 - hymns, prayers and the meanings of the coronation symbols, six pages.history, bendigo, empire youth sunday, empire day, commonwealth day

Strathfieldsaye state School (SS1211) began in March 1873 in the Shire Hall. Five acres were gazetted for a school in January 1874 and a 3 roomed weatherboard school was built and opened in January 1875.Photo copied notes on the history of the Strathfieldsaye Primary School - "Back To Celebrations" A typed A4 sheet outling the history and also a photo of the school.history, bendigo, strathfieldaye primary school

Strathfieldsaye State School (SS 1211) began in the Shire Hall in March 1873. Five acres was gazetted in January 1874 and a three roomed, weatherboard school building opened in January 1875.Photo copied hand written notes on the history of the Strathfieldsaye Primary School - "Back To Celebrations" A typed A4 sheet outlining the history and also a photo of the school. Notes from a presentation by Mr Alf Ryall.history, bendigo, strathfieldaye primary school, alf ryall

Strathfieldsaye State School (SS 1211) began in the Shire Hall in March 1873. Five acres was gazetted in January 1874 and a three roomed, weatherboard school building opened in January 1875.Stathfieldsaye Primary School 125th Anniversary programme and tour guide. 1873 to 1998. The six pages includes a song called Pathways to the future by Gail Godber; a programme; history of the school and a plan of the school.history, bendigo, strathfieldaye primary school, back to celebrations 125th anniversary, gail godber

SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Inkpots to Internet (17-21 April 1998) Folder with information on program for celebrations of 125 Years of Tertiary Education in Bendigobendigo, history

Program of events to commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of Rev. Dr. Henry Backhaus.church, celebration, catholic church