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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Guides & Youth Clubs at Queen's Visit 1954, 1954
... Guides & Youth Clubs at Queen's Visit 1954... visit 1954.... at Queen's Visit 1954 Black and white photo of Guides & Youth Clubs ...Black and white photo of Guides & Youth Clubs at Queen's visit 1954.guides, youth clubs, queens's visit 1954, scouts -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Queen Elizabeth 11 visit 1954, 1989
... Queen Elizabeth 11 visit 1954...Queen's visit 1954... visit, 1954.... Elizabeth 11 visit 1954.... Tatura the-murray Photograph - copy Queen Elizabeth 11 visit 1954 ...Photograph taken from Commercial Hotel balcony, of decorations and welcome sign, in Hogan Street, Tatura, for Queen's visit, 1954.Black and white photograph of welcome sign for Queen Elizabeth 11 visit 1954.on back: Royal visit 1954queen's visit 1954 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Queen's Visit 1954. Cottee's Float, 1954
... Queen's Visit 1954. Cottee's Float...Black and white photograph. Photograph Queen's Visit 1954 ...Black and white photo of Cottees Float for Queen Elizabeth II Motorcade through Nunawading to Walker Park, Mitcham. All floats assembled on the Walker Park. Float was assembled by Charles Hemming who was employed by Cottees as a Sales Representative.elizabeth ii, queen float, queen of quality, hemming, miriam, barry miriam (nee hemming), charles, cottees, whitehorse road, blackburn -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs, Queen's visit to Tatura in 1954
... Queen's visit to Tatura in 1954..., and others during the Queen's visit to Tatura in 1954.... the Queen's visit to Tatura in 1954... Tatura the-murray Photographs Queen's visit to Tatura in 1954 ...Photos taken by Arnold Gough, a professional photographer, and others during the Queen's visit to Tatura in 1954.Photographs taken by Arnold Gough and others during the Queen's visit to Tatura in 1954 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Queen's Visit, 1954
... North East. During Queen's visit 1954..... During Queen's visit 1954. elizabeth ii queen ...Black and white photo of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham looking North East. During Queen's visit 1954.elizabeth ii, queen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Queen's Visit, 1954
... North-East showing decorations for Queen's visit, 1954.... showing decorations for Queen's visit, 1954. elizabeth ii queen ...Black and white photo of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham looking North-East showing decorations for Queen's visit, 1954.elizabeth ii, queen -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Ladies Highland Pipe Band
... visit 1954.... on the occasion of the Queen's visit 1954. ladies highland pipe band city ...The Ladies Highland Pipe Band pass the City Brigade Hotel on the corner of Sturt and Raglan Streets on the occasion of the Queen's visit 1954.ladies highland pipe band, city brigade hotel, sturt street, raglan street, queen's visit, public building, hotel, celebration, ballarat -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
CD, James Lally, Recollections of Tatura - Lally
... coronation procession 1953, Queen's visit 1954, floods 1956, old..., Queen's visit 1954, floods 1956, old Tatura golf club 1964, Hill ...Collection of photographs taken by Dr Desmond Lally and recorded onto CD by James Lally (son). Collection includes coronation procession 1953, Queen's visit 1954, floods 1956, old Tatura golf club 1964, Hill Top 1967.CD in a clear plastic rectangle cover. Black text on a silver disc. Contents of CD written on a piece of Verbatim Paper.local history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Navy tunic, trousers and shirt, after 1950
... on HMAS Australia during the Queen's visit in 1954... on HMAS Australia during the Queen's visit in 1954 uniforms navy ...Issued to Frank Tilley who served with teh Naval reserve on HMAS Australia during the Queen's visit in 19541. Long sleeved Navy Blue Tunic extended collar left sleeve patch with red anchor and one stripe Right sleeve red star over crossed torpedoes and red W below 3 red chevrons. 2. Short sleeved white square necked shirt bound with blue band. 3. Navy bell bottomed trousers4967.2 F A Tilley Stamped R.A.N.R. ( Ryoal Australian Navy Reserve)uniforms, navy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Argus, The Argus: February 28, 1954, 28/02/1954
... ) was published on the occasion of the Queen's Royal visit in 1954....) was published on the occasion of the Queen's Royal visit in 1954 ...This special Sunday edition of The Argus (Melbourne) was published on the occasion of the Queen's Royal visit in 1954.An example of mid-20th century newspaper24p., illus. "Special Sunday Edition" printed on front pagenewspapers, melbourne, the argus, royal visit 1954 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group Stawell 1st Rangers Company in Guide Uniform with flag in Hamilton for Queen Elizabeth II visit 1954
... flag in Hamilton for Queen Elizabeth II visit 1954 ... in front of a large group of guides Queen Elizabeth II Visit... Uniform with flag in Hamilton for Queen Elizabeth II visit 1954 ...Photograph of Stawell 1st Stawell Ranger Company members at Queen Elizabeth II Visit to Hamilton 1954. 2nd from Right Maureen LarkinLarge Black & White Photos of eight guide Rangers standing in front of a large group of guides Queen Elizabeth II Visit Hamilton 1954. 1st Stawell Rangers Company Hamilton 1954guides -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Ballarat Orphanage
... in flags probably for the Queen's visit in 1954. Mrs Bon Strange... for the Queen's visit in 1954. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were ...Ballarat Orphanage, Victoria Street, Ballarat East, decked in flags probably for the Queen's visit in 1954. 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. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Colour party for Queen Elizabeth II all in Guide Uniform at Hamilton 1954
... visit Hamilton 1954.... making up colour party for Queen Elizabeth II visit Hamilton 1954 ...Large Black & White Photos of large group of Guides with Union Jack flags making up colour party for Queen Elizabeth II visit Hamilton 1954.Large Black & White Photo of large group of Guides in colour party for Queen Elizabeth II in Hamilton 1954Colour party for Queen Elizabeth II Hamilton 1954guides -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Flag Pennant - Royal visit souvenir 1954, 1954
... glorious Queen'. Royal visit souvenir 1954, in purple and white.... - Royal visit souvenir 1954 Souvenir Pale coloured fabric ...Bower Bird Museum HeywoodPale coloured fabric triangular pennant. Border purple shading to white. Coloured, oval - shaped paper depiction of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II attached to pennant. Surmounted by a crown painted in purple and white. Underneath 'Our glorious Queen'. Royal visit souvenir 1954, in purple and white. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55
... of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day... commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith Street and Gertrude St Fitzroy, 1954/55. Photo shows the workmen excavating and demolishing parts of the massive infrastructure needed at this curve to enable cable trams to pass around the sharp curve, still one of the sharpest on today's Melbourne tram system. The outside cable tram track remains in position. The MMBW plan shows a large cable sheave pit on the outside of the curve. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. The track was opened to service in late June 1955. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith and Gertrude Streets 1954/55trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, gertrude street, fitzroy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram track Smith St and Queens Parade 1954/55
... of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day... commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at the intersection of Smith St Gertrude St. Fitzroy. The workmen are excavating the former cable tram track The inbound cable tram track remains in position. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. The track was opened to service in late June 1955. The second image is from a Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works plan (part) No. 1217 - Collingwood for the intersection, obtained for reference from the State Library of Victoria Collection of MMBW Plans. It shows the layout of the cables and the large sheave pit that the cable itself passed around. The trams were required to drop the cable from the grip prior to the entry to the curve and then coast around. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Northcote Cable tram route to Electric trams, the people and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White of the demolition of the cable tram track at the corner of Queens Parade - Smith St Clifton Hill.trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, queens parade, clifton hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram crossing 1954/55
... following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954... of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day ...The photograph shows the demolition or removal of the cable tram track at an un-identified location, showing the removal of the yokes and track where two cable lines crossed over each other. Shows the former cable tram yokes that supported the slot rails and some details of the cable tunnels and pits. The man in the bottom left could be cutting the yokes with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch. In the view are at the top of the photo some rails can be seen. There were a number of points where the cable tram crossed other electric or cable tram lines. Given the small work site and men involved the location could potentially be either Johnston Street and Smith Street or Johnston St and Nicholson Street. The 1955 Annual Report notes that work commenced following the completion of the Queen's visit in March 1954 and that all work was done by day-labour. Photographer is possibly Keith Kings.Yields information about the extent of work need to convert the former Bourke St group of Cable tram lines to Electric trams, the people, the extent of the original construction and the methods used to undertake the work.Photograph - Black and White - demolishing cable tram trackwork where two cables crossed over each other, 1954/55.trams, tramways, cable trams, workmen, mmtb, demolition, track work, conversion, smith street, fitzroy, johnston street, nicholson street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotive J-521 with the Royal Train on the Wharf Spur line during a visit to Echuca by the new Governor of Victoria, His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, c.May 1963
... visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially... visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially ...In this picture The Royal Train is passing through a railway crossing along the Wharf Spur line. The train has been shortened comprising steam locomotive J-521 and tender to which is attached the State car. The State car is in the design of the Spirit of Progress. George Coop advised that the occasion is the visit of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe to Echuca in 1963. Delacombe had replaced Sir Dallas Brooks in May 1963 who had departed for England on the liner Iberia,11 April 1963 (1963 'SIR DALLAS ON WAY TO U.K.', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 9 April, p. 9. , viewed 27 Jan 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104249252) George believes the Governor was doing a considerable formal train ride around the State and Echuca was on the schedule. The ‘platform’ was a special creation for such purposes, located on the wharf spur line that ran behind the Echuca Civic Centre. The large notice board commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially built. From time to time it would get spruced up with pot plants, fresh paint and repaired hand rails for formal functions. George attended the Civic Reception held for the Governor. A picture of His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, and Lady Delacombe about to entrain at Spencer Street for a visit to western Victoria is available on page 4 of VICTORIAN RAILWAYS REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1963. (http://www.victorianrailways.net/vr%20history/annual_reports/vrar1963.pdf) More information about the Victorian Railways Royal Train https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_Royal_Train State Car No. 5 https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v06.htm Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, george coop collection, governor of victoria, j-521, railway crossing, royal train, sir rohan delacombe, state car no. 5, victorian railways, wharf spur line -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotive J-521 with the Royal Train on the Wharf Spur line during a visit to Echuca by the new Governor of Victoria, His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, c.May 1963
... visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially... visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially ...In this picture the Royal Train is pulled up with the State Car at the commemorative platform on the Wharf Spur line. The train has been shortened comprising steam locomotive J-521 and tender to which is attached the State car. The State car is in the design of the Spirit of Progress. The platform is lined with plants in planter boxes. Two men in suits standing to the right, one with a large camera – either press or official photographer. The sign on the platform commemortaes the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and His Royal Highness Phillip Duke of Edinburg on March 5th, 1954. George Coop advised that the occasion is the visit of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe to Echuca in 1963. Delacombe had replaced Sir Dallas Brooks in May 1963 who had departed for England on the liner Iberia,11 April 1963 (1963 'SIR DALLAS ON WAY TO U.K.', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 9 April, p. 9. , viewed 27 Jan 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104249252) George believes the Governor was doing a considerable formal train ride around the State and Echuca was on the schedule. The ‘platform’ was a special creation for such purposes, located on the wharf spur line that ran behind the Echuca Civic Centre. The large notice board commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially built. From time to time it would get spruced up with pot plants, fresh paint and repaired hand rails for formal functions. A picture of His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, and Lady Delacombe about to entrain at Spencer Street for a visit to western Victoria is available on page 4 of VICTORIAN RAILWAYS REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1963. (http://www.victorianrailways.net/vr%20history/annual_reports/vrar1963.pdf) More information about the Victorian Railways Royal Train https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_Royal_Train State Car No. 5 https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v06.htmDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca, george coop collection, governor of victoria, j-521, royal train, sir rohan delacombe, state car no. 5, victorian railways, wharf spur line -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotive J-521 with the Royal Train at Echuca Railway Station during a visit by the new Governor of Victoria, His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, c.May 1963
... commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which... commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which ...In this picture can be seen steam locomotive J-521 and tender to which is attached State Car No. 5. It is believed that the other support carriages have been de-attached and the train has pulled up at the front of the platform allowing room for other trains to pull in. Immediately behind on the same track at the platform is a Diesel Electric Rail Motor (DERM) and C-class bogey (luggage) then a small (articulated) rail car (articulated) then a cattle van. On the adjacent track is State Car No. 2 (Melville) and a C-van. State Car No. 2 (Melville) was used a power generation car for special trains and the Train of Knowledge. State Car No. 5 is in the design of the Spirit of Progress. George Coop advised that the occasion is the visit of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe to Echuca in 1963. Delacombe had replaced Sir Dallas Brooks in May 1963 who had departed for England on the liner Iberia,11 April 1963 (1963 'SIR DALLAS ON WAY TO U.K.', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 9 April, p. 9. , viewed 27 Jan 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104249252) George believes the Governor was doing a considerable formal train ride around the State and Echuca was on the schedule. The ‘platform’ was a special creation for such purposes, located on the wharf spur line that ran behind the Echuca Civic Centre. The large notice board commemorates the Queen’s visit on March 5th, 1954 for which the platform was initially built. From time to time it would get spruced up with pot plants, fresh paint and repaired hand rails for formal functions. George attended the Civic Reception held for the Governor. A picture of His Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria, and Lady Delacombe about to entrain at Spencer Street for a visit to western Victoria is available on page 4 of VICTORIAN RAILWAYS REPORT OF THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1963. (http://www.victorianrailways.net/vr%20history/annual_reports/vrar1963.pdf) More information about the Victorian Railways Royal Train https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Railways_Royal_Train State Car No. 5 https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v06.htm State Car No. 2 (Melville) https://www.pjv101.net/cd/pages/c160v03.htmDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencycattle van, c-van, diesel electric rail motor (derm), echuca, echuca rail yard, echuca railway station, george coop collection, governor of victoria, j-521, rail car, royal train, power car, sir rohan delacombe, state car no. 2 (melville), state car no. 5, train of knowledge, victorian railways -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Royal Visit 1954
his medal was issued for schools to commemorate the Queen visit. The Queen visited Victoria from 24 February to 9 March 1954. In 1954 Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning monarch to tour Australia. She arrived in Sydney with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh on 3 February 1954 and departed the country from Fremantle on 1 April. The visit was tremendously popular. The attractive young Queen was the first royal to tour Australia in twenty years. She graciously endured a gruelling schedule of 33 flights, covering 10,000 miles by air, and 207 car trips, covering 2,000 miles by road and taking 130 hours. She visited approximately 70 country towns, all capital cities except Darwin, and made about 100 speeches.Medal BadgeEIIR Royal Visit 1954 Victoriaroyal visit 1954, badge, victoria, children -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Our Royal Guests, 1952_
... , the anticipated Royal Visit was postponed until 1954. queen elizabeth 2 ...Published in 1952, before the death of King George this book tells the family story of the Windsors in anticipation of the first Royal Visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Australia.Due to the King's death, the anticipated Royal Visit was postponed until 1954.Hard cover, Illus. (some colour).queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
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 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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Myer Store News March 1954, 1954_03
... Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954.... Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen ...Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the importance of Royalty to Australians at this time.2 page newsletter from the Myer store in Melbourne. Cover illustration shows the Bourke Street store decked out to welcome the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on their first visit to Melbourne.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954, myer melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visit to Australia 1954, 24/04/1954
... Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954... to Australians at this time. royal visit 1954 queen elizabeth 2 house ...Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne. In these articles the royal children are joining their parents on tour.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.4 black and white newspaper photographs of the Royal family, including Prince Charles and Princess Anne, on tour in 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, prince charles, princess anne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Queen returns to London, 17/05/1954
... the Australian Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first... of the Queen's return from the Australian Royal Visit in 1954 ...Shows the excitement of the Queen's return from the Australian Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.Front page of The Argus newspaper May 17 1954. Black and white text, coloured photograph of the Queen 'stepping ashore in Britain for the first time in six monthe'queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Programme, Ballarat Begonia Festival Programme, 1954 and 1955
Foolscap programme printed in green ink. The 1954 Begonia Festival boasted a royal visit by Queen Elizabeth IIbegonia festival, queen elizabeth, ballarat, royal visit -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS WW2, post 1955
Photos relate to CAPTAIN R EMOND's WWII service in the Middle East & North Africa. 2782.7 - 2782.9 relate to Queen Elizabeth's visit to Bendigo in March 1954. 2782.11 & 2782.12 depict soldiers marching through Charing Cross, Bendigo. 2782.13 shows CAPTAIN EMOND & Gov Dallas Brooks inspecting the 38th Battalion.Collection of black & white photos & documents related to CAPTAIN RUSS EMOND. Copied photos & captions have been glued to A4 pages. x 13 pages in blue plastic display folder..13) "14 Mar 55. The Gov of Vic Sir Dallas Brookes inspecting guard of honour from 38 Inf Bn. Guard Commander - Capt Russ Emond"documents - copies, photography-photographs-copies, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction History, Australia's Royal Welcome 1954, circa 1954
This publication covers the mid 1900s and relates to a period where the majority of the Australian population was engrossed with the Queen of Australia, even though her Highness did not reside on this continent. The period covered was before the great immigration insurgence from Europe.The Labour Party's "White Australian" policy was a hinderance and a barrier towards the Asian and African prospective immigrants. The motto Queen and Country was still very ingrained in the rural population. This period in Australian domestic self reliance, brought about the growing strength and very active trade union movement and their staunch support for the Tariff protection against a growing swell of imported goods. This self reliance psyche was essentially a by product of World War II, and the isolation felt by the Australian People. The Queen (royalty) was the binding force holding the British Empire together which was emphasised with her popularity when touring Australia Queen Elizabeth's visited the MCG twice in 1954 1. to attend an assembly of ex-servicemen and women's organisations 2. to attend a Children's Display. She also visited Government House and visited Country Victoria on the Royal train from 24th Feb - 9th March.The Kiewa Valley and all the rural areas in the region were still very much tied to the "mother land" and trade between Britain and Australia was very strong. Trade with Asian manufacturers was minimal and needed the late 1900s to see both the trade and immigration barriers fall. This book was produced during a time when the majority of Australians looked more to England for trade and companionship. The agricultural trade with England and Europe was very high and the motto of the time was "Australia grows on the sheep's back". Late 1900's saw the motto "Australia grows on the miner's back" The Queen was still very popular then which was emphasised by the large crowds which greeted her on tour. Residents of Mt Beauty including Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides travelled to Benalla to see the Queen. Clare Roper was a founding member of the KVHS and attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace representing the local CWA. She has purchased this book and therefore giving this a close historical significance connection, it has good provenance and interpretive capacity. This hard(blue coloured) covered book contains thirty six double sided pages. Both the first and last pages (inside cover included) has the royal crest of Australia (kangaroo and emu) balancing the individual six states crests ,united under the royal crown. The first six double pages, each portraying a coloured free hand sketches of various Australian scenery enclosing the Queen's day by day and State by State itinerary. There are 115 black and white photographs and 25 coloured photographs contained in this book.Third page has free hand penned signature "Clare Roper"1954 royal tour, queen elizabeth ii monarchy, british empire in the 1900s, god save the queen. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Royal Tour, The Royal Tour of Australia in Pictures, early 1950s
This book was produced after the Royal tour of Australia and New Zealand 1954 . Many people went to see the Queen as there was a lot of interest in the occasion. This was the first time a reigning monarch had toured Australia and Queen Elizabeth being a new young Queen was very popular and attracted very large crowds where ever she went. Mt Beauty residents including Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides travelled to Benalla Railway Station to see the Queen on the Royal Train. Historical: At the time there was a lot of interest in Royalty. Provenance: Clare Roper, a local lady from Tawonga visited the Queen at Buckingham palace as a representative of CWA and therefore was particularly interested in the Queen's visit. KVHS has the dress that Clare wore, in their collection. Local residents recall travelling in 1954 to Benalla Railway Station to see the Queen on the Royal Train.This book has a blue hard cover with its original shiny paper cover over it. This paper cover is the Australian flag with white writing of the title, some of the stars and the red part in the top left corner. The back of the paper cover is blue with the Southern Cross. On the inside of the hard cover is a full size picture of the Queen meeting a group of early Australians & settlers with a group of soldiers in line saluting and a ship in the background. This picture is repeated on the cover at the back .On cover page in blue ink 'Clare Roper' At back attached with sticky tape to last page - a note: Vanour(?) Books / Mrs C. Roper & Mrs G. Richardson clare roper. queen. royal visit., 1952-1953. cwa. tawonga., queen elizabeth