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 celebrations of the opening of the parliament. The card depicts the coats of arms of the states, nation and commonwealth. Two females figures representing Britain and the commoNwealth are depicted latter holding a scroll of the constitution of Australia.

Inscriptions & markings

"Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth By his Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall and York. The Government of Victoria requests the honour of the presence of Mr and Mrs L Jenner At the Celebrations in Melbourne in connection with the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia."
"THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA"