Historical information

All the invitations are for the celebrations in Melbourne connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the 9th of May 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were to be present.

Physical description

An invitation to attend the Royal Review at Flemington on Friday the 10th of May 1901. The card depicts sepia photos of: Melbourne and Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York; as well as the coats of arms of the Australian States, the Commonwealth and of the Australian Nation.

Inscriptions & markings

"AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS. The Government of Victoria requests the honour of the presence of Mr & Mrs L Jenner AT THE ROYAL REVIEW at Flemington on Friday the 10th of May 1901."