Historical information
The declaration was noticed in an antique shop by a Dutch antique dealer who purchased it and donated it to the DAHC.
Physical description
Official declaration establishing the Dutch Consulate in Melbourne. The framed declaration is signed by the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Dutch Queen, Wilhemina of Orange, on 9 May 1924.
Inscriptions & markings
Dated: 9 Mei negentien vier en twintig ( 9 May 1924 ) and signed by Queen Wilhelmina.
Has creases that somebody tried to fix with white-out.
