Historical information
The Duke and Duchess of York (future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later Queen Mother) visited Australia in April/May 1927 for the official opening of Parliament House in Canberra. Before leaving Australia they passed through South Melbourne and Port Melbourne on 11 May 1927 stopping for brief civic receptions outside both town halls. The royal couple stood in their open car during both receptions.
This photograph shows the royal couple standing in the car with Port Melbourne citizens and dignitaries in front of the town hall. The tall man to the left of the chauffeur is Syd ANDERSON, Town Clerk, Cr William HOWE, Mayor is to the right of the chauffeur with presumably Mrs HOWE next to him. Mrs HOWE presented the Duchess with a bouquet of flowers tied with white ribbons inscribed "Bon Voyage" saying the flowers were a "token of love and loyalty of the citizens of Port Melbourne".
Physical description
Photo of Duke and Duchess of York in open car at a civic reception outside Port Melbourne Town Hall - 11 May 1927.
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References
- The Record, 14 May 1927, Our Royal Visitors - South Port Have the Last Word Newspaper article from The Record on South and Port Melbourne's welcome of the Duke and Duchess of York as they left Australia after opening Parliament House in Canberra.
- The Argus, 12 May 1927, The Duke Says "Good-Bye" Article in the Argus newspaper including a photograph of the crowds outside Port Melbourne Town Hall
