Historical information

An invitation for Mrs Jessie May Scholes (nee Partington) to attend one of the state receptions held for Queen Elizabeth II during her 1954 visit to Australia.

Significance

A tribute to a Greensborough identity and her connection with the Philharmonic Choir.

Physical description

Invitation printed in black on buff card.

Inscriptions & markings

“To have the honour of meeting Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, the Government of Victoria invites Mrs J.M.Scholes to attend a state reception at the Exhibition Buildings on Monday, 8th March 1954, at 8.15 o’clock p.m.