Historical information

These photographs were probably taken for the coronation celebrations. See The Argus 13 May 1937 "Celebrations in Many Country Towns"
Ballarat Celebrations
BALLARAT Wednesday - Special Coronation celebrations were largely attended In the morning there was a service In Christ Church, at which representatives of the council and other public bodies were present There was a similar gathering in St Andrew's Kirk
At a civic service in the Alfred Hall in the afternoon the address was given by the Bishop of Ballarat (the Right Rev W Johnson). Bishop Johnson spoke of the personal association of King George V with his people, and said that the present King and Queen would be equally concerned with the welfare of their subjects The Revs H A Horsfall and B E Williams co-operated In the service, which was presided over by the Mayor (Councillor J Pryor) Mr Lloyd Lindsay recited Mase? Coronation ode and Miss W Ritchie sang "Land of Hope and Glory '
At night a Coronation concert was held in the Alfred Hall.

Physical description

Small black and white photograph showing Sturt Street, Ballarat, and the Burke and Wills Memorial.

Inscriptions & markings

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