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Melbourne Royal
Badge, The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1953
... Royal Melbourne Coronation Show...[obverse bar] STEWARD [obverse oval] ROYAL MELBOURNE 1953...Melbourne Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Gate 5, Building 13 ...In the 1953, the Show held a special Coronation Show in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.A badge consisting of a badge attached to a pin, and an oval shape hanging from the bar. The base of the badge is gold with inserted colour in the obverse. The bar is rectangular with concave sides and red infill around text ("STEWARD"). The oval has a dark blue outline with gold text and a belt-design similar to the RASV Speed the Plough Logo. Inside the outline is mostly gold. The background is textured, and on top of that is a crown design with red colouring on the 'cushioning' and "E[II]R".[obverse bar] STEWARD [obverse oval] ROYAL MELBOURNE 1953 CORONATION SHOW / ER II [reverse oval] K.G. LUKE / MELB /1953 melbourne royal show, melbourne royal show, royal melbourne coronation show, queen elizabeth ii, badge, steward, officials, uniform -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GUARANTEE ''CROWN DEVON'' POTTERY
... Royal Coronation... 'Crown Devon Musical Pottery King Edward VIII royalty Royal ...A guarantee in the form of a wall hanging which would have been issued with a special piece of 'Crown Devon' musical pottery designed by Beresford Hopkins and produced at the factory in Stoke-on-Trent. It is in the form of a scroll with a decorative red and black design. Produced for the Coronation of King Edward VIII who abdicated in 1936.handcrafts, ceramics, lydia chancellor, collection, scroll, guarantee, 'crown devon musical pottery, king edward viii, royalty, royal coronation, ceramics, pottery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Commemorative Medal, 1952-53
... . J.E. Downer of Rodney Shire. queen's coronation royal family ...Medals produced to be given to dignitaries on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. This one given to Cr. J.E. Downer of Rodney Shire.Silver medal attached to ribbon (red, white & blue), depicting Queen's head on one side, and crown and E II R on reverse. A clasp on the ribbon. All enclosed in a felt and satin lined navy box.Queen Elizabeth II crowned 2 June 1953 E II Rqueen's coronation, royal family, queen's coronation 1953, local dignitaries, civic, memento, royal, souvenirs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Royal Visit Coronations programs, photos from local and "Sun" newspapers.1954, Also 1936 "Death of King George V", and Civic Memorial Service for Late King George VI 1952
... Royal Visit Coronations programs, photos from local... Road Ringwood North melbourne Royal Visit Coronations programs ...Royal Visit Coronations programs, photos from local and "Sun" newspapers -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper supplement, Coronation Picture Supplement, June 3 1953
... Newspaper-supplement-Daily-Telegraph media-print royal... on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. The coronation of Queen Elizabeth ...The Daily Telegraph is a broadsheet newspaper published in London by Telegraph Media Group and distributed across the United Kingdom and internationally. It was founded by Arthur B. Sleigh in 1855 as The Daily Telegraph and Courier. This is the third supplement to the Daily Telegraph containing photographs and articles on 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. 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 23 pp newspaper supplement from the Daily Telegraphdated June 3rd 1953. It is titled "Coronation Picture Supplement". On the front is a photo captioned The Duke Pays Homage.newspaper-supplement-daily-telegraph media-print royal-family coronation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Ticket - Coronation of King George, 1911, Jun-11
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road King George royal ...Ticket to Portland event for the Coronation of King George, June 22nd 1911king george, royal memorabilia, coronation -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Print - Commemorative Portrait, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Ca. 1954
... Crown Coronation Queen Elizabeth II HM Queen Elizabeth II royal ...This commemorative framed print was a gift presented by Freemason, Worship Brother J. Wishart Junior, who also had the title of Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge from 1983-1954. This print was possibly presented by Wor. Bro. J. Wishart to the Masonic Lodge in Warrnambool the year following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, just after Wishart completed his term as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. It is likely that the portrait was also part of the furnishings when one of Flagstaff Hill's village buildings was set up as a 19th century style Masonic Lodge, as shown in the map of the village in 1994 and was activated by a member of the Masonic Lodge. (Before this time the building was a Reference Library, and some time afterwards it was a Reading Library, and is now a Mechanics' Institute.) Australia is part of the British Commonwealth. Respect for the reigning monarchy of the colony of Australia has been shown here since colonisation and continued after Federation. Portraits of the reigning sovereignty have been displayed in public organisations, government departments and clubs over the years. Children in schools have been taught to 'Honour the flag, serve the Queen" (or King) etc. In February 1952 King George VI of England passed away. His daughter was proclaimed Queen, and crowned as H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd, 1953, at Westminster Abbey, London. It is interesting to note that on 12th April, 1997, Warrnambool's Masonic Centre in Kepler Street held a 150 years celebration of the settlement of Warrnambool and District. A time capsule was inserted in the 'foundation stone' and one of the items inside it was a Flagstaff Hill Heritage Centre leaflet. The portrait of the coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and her continued reign of 70 years is significant, as it marks a very special occasion in the history of Britain and its Commonwealth. This portrait is similar to many other portraits of the Queen's coronation and is familiar to Australian citizens of the current generation and the ongoing link to Britain's colonasit6ion of Australia.Print, coloured, framed behind glass. Portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation on June 2nd, 1953. The Queen is seated and wearing a white gown and white-trimmed blue cape. She is wearing a jewelled crown and holds the ceremonial Orb and Sceptre. In the background is Westminster Abbey. The decorative frame is cast composite or plaster. A card provided with the print advises that the print was presented by J. Wishart - it is attached to the reverse.Handwritten in ink on card "H.M.QUEEN ELIZABETH II / PRESENTED BY / WOR. BRO. J. WISHART JNR. / WOR. MASTER 1953-1954."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, 2-06-1953, westminster abbey, scepter, orb, royal crown, coronation, queen elizabeth ii, hm queen elizabeth ii, royal portrait, h.m. queen elizabeth ii, worshipful brother, worshipful master, time capsule, 19th century style masonic lodge, warrnambool 150 years celebration, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, freemasons, j. wishart, flagstaff hill masonic lodge building, portrait -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper, The Evening News, June 2, 1953
... royal-family Elizabeth-coronation newspaper Evening-News... appearing on July 26, 1881. On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation ...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. The Evening News was an evening newspaper published in London from 1881 to 1980 and was very popular. The paper was founded by Coleridge Kennard and Harry Marks with the first issue appearing on July 26, 1881. 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 newspaper of 8 pp, The Evening News Souvenir Edition of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. It contains b/w photographs of the coronation as well as advertisements, stories, comic strips and puzzles.royal-family elizabeth-coronation newspaper evening-news -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper, The Coronation, 1953
... coronation royal-family elizabeth-11... Family, especially towards Queen Elizabeth II. coronation royal ...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 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper supplement, Coronation Day Supplement, June 2 1953
... newspaper-supplement-Daily-Telegraph coronation royal...-supplement-Daily-Telegraph coronation royal-family Elizabeth-11 ...The Daily Telegraph is a broadsheet newspaper published in London by Telegraph Media Group and distributed across the United Kingdom and internationally. It was founded by Arthur B. Sleigh in 1855 as The Daily Telegraph and Courier. 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, and was proclaimed queen by her various privy and executive councils shortly afterwards. The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey. Celebrations took place and a commemorative medal was issued throughout the Commonwealth. 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 supplement from the Daily Telegraph, June 2 1953, titled Coronation Day Supplement. On the front cover is a b/w picture of Westminster Abbey.newspaper-supplement-daily-telegraph coronation royal-family elizabeth-11 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Coronation celebrations in Victoria, 1953, 1953
... to Thursday 11th June 1953. queen elizabeth coronation royal visit ...An official programme of the celebrations held in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Victoria covering Sunday 31st May to Thursday 11th June 1953.1 folded sheet [4] p. ; 22 cm.[typed on Shire of Eltham letterhead pasted inside front cover] May 22nd. 1953. [to] Cr. E.P. Harmer, Bolton Street, Eltham. Dear Sir, Please find enclosed herewith Official Programme for Coronation Celebrations in Victoria, received by me this day. Yours faithfully, [rubber-stamped signature illegible] Shire Secretary.queen elizabeth, coronation, royal visit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - CLOTH COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII
... CIVIC MEMENTOES Royal souvenirs the coronation of King Edward ...Cotton / Cloth Commemoration of the coronation of King Edward VII , June 1902 , cream background , red borders , showing the king's portrait , Westminster Abbey , Buckingham Palace & coat of arms , Dieu Et Mon Droit.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, the coronation of king edward vii , june 1902 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PICTURES
... history British Royal Family royalty coronation motor car history ...A large folder containing many pictures taken from a variety of sources. Sources include 'The Illustrated London News,' 'The Sun' and 'Woman's Day and Home.' 1933 - 1963.The Illustrated London News,' 'The Sun' and 'Woman's Day and Homeephemera, mementoes, history, lydia chancellor, collection, photos, pictures, ephemera, botany, plants, flowers, royal yacht britannia, history, british royal family, royalty, coronation, motor car history, automobile history, vintage cars, veteran cars, birds, art history, architecture, theatre, buildings, geography, adam lindsay gordon, australian poetry, children's games, australian art, albert namatjira, melbourne, christianity, religion, advertisements, london, tower of london, thames, river thames, brisbane, sydney, boats, ships, events, entertainment, exploration, heritage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - EPHEMERA: REMEMBERANCE & CORONATION RIBBONS
... EPHEMERA Mementoes royal families Remembrance & Coronation Ribbons ...A & b are purple ribbons 'In Memory of Our Beloved King May 1910'. One is folded to a V at the bottom. They have faded printing. C is a black ribbon 'In Memory of Our Beloved King May 1910’ it has silver printing. A b & c have filigree pattern around the printing. D is a red ribbon with 'Coronation of King Edward VII. Eaglehawk. June 26th, 1902. It also has a crown printed on it. The printing is in gold. E Is a purple 'In Memory of Our Beloved Queen' and printed in gold and with a filigree pattern around the printing.ephemera, mementoes, royal families, remembrance & coronation ribbons, king edward vii, queen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Lydia Chancellor collection: City of Plymouth 1953 Coronation seals
... and Royal Parade. The Coronation seals have been issued by the Port... for a particular project. Ref. Stanley Gibbons philately 1953 Coronation ...Unlike regular postage stamps, Cinderella stamps were privately produced and had could not be used for postage. They were produced for a number of reasons:- 1. as souvenirs of a specific event, 2. as promotional tools either for a business our tourism, 3. to raise funds for a particular project. Ref. Stanley Gibbons philately Card by the City of Plymouth for the 1953 Coronation. The card has the logo of E.R. II on the front. Inside a strip of 10 Cinderella stamps showing Plymouth old and new. The designs are: Sir Franci Drake and the Golden Hind, H.M.S. Vanguard, Winstanley's Lighthouse, Smeaton Tower, Mayflower, Ile de France, Elizabethan House 32 New Street, Old Town Street, Buckland Abbey and Royal Parade. The Coronation seals have been issued by the Port of Plymouth junior Chamber of Commerce and the proceeds are in aid of the following charities: the Lord Mayor's Christmas fund, the Patient's Voluntary Welfare fund and the Plymouth Council of Social Service. Price: sixpence.From Kitty 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth1953 coronation, city of plymouth, cinderella stamps -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Illustrated London News, May 30, 1953
This special issue was produced in conjunction with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11.On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place and the commonwealth countries, including Australia joined in the celebration.A large magazine. The cover has a red background with a large picture of the royal coat of arms and regalia. The title is in blue print at the top. At the foot is CORONATION WEEK DOUBLE in blue print. In smaller black print is Cost 4/-.royalty coronation queen-elizabeth-11 magazine-illustrated-london-news ingram-bruce -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper supplement, The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, 1953
The Sun News-Pictorial, also known as The Sun, was a morning daily tabloid newspaper in Melbourne, Australia, established in 1922 and closed in 1990. It was part of The Herald and Weekly Times stable of Melbourne newspapers. For more than fifty years it was the Australian newspaper with the largest circulation. 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 at westminster Abbey. 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 broadsheet sized newspaper supplement designed to be folded into four - 8 pp. It is titled The Sun News Pictorial - Coronation Service.newspaper-supplement-sun-news-pictorial media-print -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badge, 1911
Medal issued to celebrate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. George ascended the throne on his father?s death on 9 May 1910. During his reign, which spanned World War I, the royal house abandoned the title the house of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (or the house of Hanover or Brunswick) and became known as the house of Windsor. George died in 1936, and was succeeded briefly by Edward VIII. Different versions of this medal were produced for the states. In all, Stokes produced over 400,000 medals, with many issued to school children.A bronze commemorative badge for the coronation of King George V, Has loop at top. On front is coat of arms-"peace and prosperity" and back has profiles of King George V and Queen Mary.medallion badge george-v -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ribbon, Edward VII coronation1902, 1902
This souvenir of the Coronation of Edward V11 in 1902 was produced by William Ferguson when he was the Mayor of Warrnambool (1901-2). Ferguson was a jeweller, optician and watchmaker in Timor Street in the early 1900s. This is an interesting item as an example of the fervor with which the coronation of a King of England was celebrated in Warrnambool in 1902. It was appropriate at the time that the Mayor of Warrnambool should issue a commemorative ribbon as a loyal gesture from the civic authorities. This is a fragment of red silk ribbon which was a souvenir piece produced by William Ferguson in 1902 to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward V11 of England. The ribbon is braided at the sides and frayed at the edges and has a split in the middle and tears across the top section. The ribbon has an imprint of the Royal Crest, the side profiles of Edward and Alexandra and the Town of Warrnambool crest. ‘Born 1841, Crowned 1902, Edwardvs V11 Rex et Imp et Alexandra, Reg. 1902, Presented by W. Ferguson, Mayor, June 26th 1902’edward v11 coronation, william ferguson, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Exhibition of Coronation Robes Australia 1938, 1938
Souvenir Booklet of Exhibition of Coronation Robes in Australia 1938This is a booklet of 16 pages with a cream-coloured cover with blue printing and images of the Australian States' Coat of Arms and a Royal Coach. The page contain sketches in colour and black and white of costumes, regalia, furniture and other items used in the coronation of King George VI. The pages are tied together with a yellow ribbon. The front cover and the first page have some silverfish damagenon-fictionSouvenir Booklet of Exhibition of Coronation Robes in Australia 1938king george vi coronation, english coronation booklet -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Stokes Melbourne, Commemorative Queen Elizabeth 11 1954 Visit, C 1954
This was the first visit of Queen Elizabeth to Australia following her coronation in 1953. Queen Elizabeth is the only British monarch to have visited Australia. She visited Hamilton on 26th February. School children from Warrnambool were transported to Hamilton showgrounds to stand in lines to view the Queen and the Duke standing in a land rover. All school children received a commemorative medal.These medals are retained as a memento of the Queen's visit in 1954.Three identical gold coloured metal medals. Each medal is attached by a ring to a bar with decorative surrounds. The bar has text. The obverse of the medal features profiles of Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Duke of Edinburgh. The reverse has a crown and text. There is a pin clip on the reverse of the bar. Bar Obverse PRESENTED TO THE CHILDREN BY THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA Bar Reverse STOKES MELB Medal Obverse QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 : DUKE OF EDINBURGH Medal Reverse E11R ROYAL VISIT 1954 VICTORIA queen elizabeth 11. duke of edinburgh, royal visit -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, HMAS SYDNEY (3) A214
HMAS Sydney was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy. She was built for the Royal Navy and was launched as HMS Terrible in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II. The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947, completed, and commissioned into the RAN as Sydney in 1948. She completed two tours of duty in Korean waters. She was relieved in January 1952, after taking the Australian contingent to the U.K. for the Coronation, returning home on 16 N0vember 1952. she finished in Korean waters on 4 May 1953.HMAS Sydney was paid off into reserve in January 1958 and was recommissioned in 1962 as a troop transport. She completed more than 20 trips to Vietnam and was known by the nickname of 'Vung Tau Ferry'. HMAS Sydneys last trip to Vietnam was completed on 12 March 1972 and was paid off for disposal on 12 November 1973. She was sold for breaking up in Korea on 30 October 1975 and left Sydney in tow on 23 December 1975. Rectangular shaped booklet with blue plastic spine and clear cover.hmas ships, aircraft carrier, troop transport ships, lara r.s.l. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Framed picture of AT THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE, AT THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE
Glass covered rectangular shaped gold coloured picture frame, showing the changing of the guard.AT THE HEART OF THE EMPIRE. On May 10th, 1937, Australian Troops mounted the Royal Guard at Buckingham Palace for the first time in history. Our Calendar features a Member of the Australian Coronation Contingent relieving a Welsh Guardsman and the reading of duties during the ceremonial change over. AUSTRALIA MOUNTS THE ROYAL GUARD. MAY 10th 1937.royal guard, buckingham palace, australian coronation contingent, lara r.s.l. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CORONATION MEDALLION, Royal Mint, est June 1953
... . Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details Medallion coronation ...Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service detailsCopper medallion struck to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Front has the image of the Queen, rear has the Australian Coat of Arms.Embossed front and rear Front: "Queen Elizabeth II" Rear, dated "June 1953"medallion, coronation, queen elizabeth -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge
The Royal Australian Infantry Corps (RA Inf) is the parent corps for all infantry regiments of the Australian Army. It was established on 14 December 1948, with its Royal Corps status being conferred by His Majesty King George VI. At her coronation in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II became Colonel-in-Chief of the corps. Major components of the RA Inf include the various battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment and the six state-based Reserve infantry regiments, such as the Royal New South Wales Regiment. The various Regional Force Surveillance and Special Forces units of the Army are also part of the corps. The Infantry School is located at Singleton, New South Wales.Pressed metal cap badge for the Royal Australian Infantry Corp. This badge is brass alloy with two pins at rear for securing to the cap when worn."Royal Australian Infantry Corps" -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Sun News Pictorial, The Sun News-Pictorial: "Coronation Issue" edition 01/06/1953, 01/06/1953
A special edition of the Sun News-Pictorial to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Historic news of the 20th century.Special edition newspaper, 32 p., illus. (some col.).newspapers, sun news-pictorial, royal family, queen elizabeth ii -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Black and white, KODAK, The Mission to Seamen, Melbourne - Central Hall, Main Hall, c. 1950
One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period. Visual record of the club area in the 1950s (before Queen Elizabeth's coronation) ready for the dances.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the central club space facing stage with flowers on stage, a drum kit and a piano. Curtained backdrop with sixteen chairs in front of the proscenium. Shows dance floorboards. Note: Possible heater at far right of picture frame.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.stage, curtains, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, main hall, dancing, events, concerts, band, flowers, drums, piano, paintings, royal portraits, flinders street, melbourne, mission to seamen, wood floor, writing room, heater, stairs, chairs, king george vi, queen mother -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - The Illustrated London news, (Coronation Record Number), c. 1937
The Illustrated London News, special edition for the coronation of King George VI. Royal blue textured card covers, gold print and decoration. Silver oval centre front cover, with image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Contains coloured and black and white images -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - History, The Coronation Book of Queen Elizabeth II, Circa 1952
This book was produced in a period of time when Australians, especially those in rural areas referred to Britain as "the mother" country. It was a time when the transition from a colonial dominion of Britain to the status of an individual State through the Australian Constitution was quite apparent, except for the affection and respect of the majority of the population towards "their" Queen. It was a time when the Governor General (Queen's representative) were British born and picked. Australia had grown from a colonial status to an individual state. The feeling towards the monarchy is aptly demonstrated by the words from the High Commissioner for Australia, Sir Thomas White K.B.E., proposal for Australia to adopt the royal title "Elizabeth the Second by the grace of God of the United Kingdom, Australia and her realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, defender of the Faith" Here faith implies the christian (Church of England) religion. In rural Australia the respect and admiration for the Queen was very high and all public offices, clubs and halls displayed a well positioned, large photograph of the Queen. The respect for British royalty was quite pronounced by the royal toast, offered before "official" proceedings commenced, and in the military flying the royal "blessed" colours.This book was donated by one of the founding families residing in the Kiewa Valley and 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. The rural slant towards any form of patriotism was along the lines of "Queen and Country", in that order. After World War II the social texture through multi-culturalism (especially in the Cities)moved away from this "motherland" bondage but it had taken a longer period to penetrate those rural sectors within the Kiewa valley and high plains areas. The great post World War II immigration of European refugees started a shift of numbers of Australian families whose parents were not born in Australia or had British family ties. The book represents a period in time where ties to Britain where a lot strong and entrenched in the social fabric of the Australian rural sector. The growing push for a republic is becoming stronger and stronger as the level of rural royalists deminishes.This item is a hard covered book of 200 pages including 8 pages in full colour and over 250 photographs covering the British royal family and in particular Queen Elizabeth II and her coronation. The external protective paper dust-jacket is in colour. Specific references to Australia appear on pages 9,36 to 41 and 97. The hard cover has a "off" white cloth textured (glued reinforced) cover over thick cardboard . The front and back pages depict the Royal investiture carriage with guards and footmen. Little cherubs are portrayed around the sheath holding the Royal Crown. Crowned lion and stallion sit at attention on either side of the carriage, with the Royal shield supporting their front legs.,The dust jacket is in full colour with the wording "The CORONATION BOOK of QUEEN ELIZABETH II" With a Pictorial Record of the Ceremony" The spin of the jacket (in gold print on a regal red background) "THE CORONATION BOOK OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II" on the bottom "ODHAMS" The cover has a pressed oval shaped double lined border enclosing a crown and the words Elizabeth R, below which is pressed 1953. The spine has the following words in gold coloured print "THE CORONATION BOOK OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II. The front, inside flap, of the dust jacket details the significance of what is contained within the book and the back inside flap has the contents and those personages who contributed. The back of the dust jacket has a brief review of three other books covering other aspects of British royalty and they are titled "THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH" ( a pictorial biography), "QUEEN MARY" (her life and times) and "ROYAL HOMES ILLUSTRATED" (with an essay on the royal palaces by A.L. Rowse.modern australian history, british royalty, queen elizabeth ii, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, australia's "mother country" -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Elizabeth II Coronation 1953
The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. For Coronation and Jubilee medals, the practice up until 1977 was that the authorities in the United Kingdom decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to each of the Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies and other possessions of the Crown. The award of the medals was then at the discretion of the government of each territory, which was left free to decide who got a medal and why. A total of 138,214 medals were issued, including: 11,561 to Australians 12,500 to Canadians Ladies awarded the medal can wear it on their left shoulder with the ribbon tied in the form of a bow. The medals were issued without inscription except for the 37 issued to the British Mount Everest Expedition. These were engraved MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION on the rim.Miniature medal with ribbon. The full size medal is a circular, silver medal, 1.25 inches in diameter. The obverse features a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, in a high-collared ermine cloak and wearing the collar of the Garter and Badge of the Bath, and facing right. There is no raised rim and no legend. The reverse shows the Royal Cypher EIIR surmounted by a large crown. The legend around the edge reads QUEEN ELIZABETH II CROWNED 2nd JUNE 1953. The dark red ribbon is 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide, with two narrow dark blue stripes (0.09375 inches {3/32"} wide) in the centre (0.0625" apart) and narrow white stripes (0.0625") at each edge. medal elizabeth coronation