Historical information

A programme for a showing of film footage of Queen Elizabeth's coronation a couple of weeks after the coronation.
In the 1950s few households had televisions so although the Coronation was broadcast, many people may not have had the opportunity to watch it live. A screening at South Melbourne Town Hall on 23rd June 1953 was for Junior Legatees.
Approximately 1,200 children attended with their mothers (from 'History of Legacy 1953' at 01491). The Governor Sir Dallas Brookes was unable to attend due to illness and his wife, Lady Brookes spoke and read a message from him.

Significance

Junior Legatees pledged allegiance to the Queen at rallies and classes, so they would have been excited to see the Coronation screened.

Physical description

White paper programme with a colour photo of the Queen and black type, folded in half.