Historical information

In 1988 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travelled across Australia to take part in the bicentenary celebrations. In April Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Geelong to open the Wool Week Display in the almost complete National Wool Centre.

Crowds gathered to welcome the royal couple, wool shearing demonstrations took place outside the centre and “Spud” the sheepdog exhibited his herding talents. During their visit to the wool centre they were met by the chairman of the Geelong Regional Commission, Mr Colin Atkins and Mrs Monique Atkins.

The Queen was presented with a rug woven by the museums 1910 gripper-type Axminster Jacquard carpet loom and the Duke was presented with a woollen jumper. In return the Queen presented three letters from the archives of the Windsor Castle to the museum.

The couple left in the afternoon, charming the Geelong crowd.

Physical description

Black VHS tape with black and yellow stickers and printed text. Tape is housed in a black plastic case.

Film includes colour footage and audio.

00:13 - titles
00:21 - Queen greeting crowds of people on Moorabool Street
00:41 - sheep herding demonstration on Moorabool Street
01:04 - sheep shearing demonstration
01:53 - Queen tours inside the National Wool Centre
02:17 - Queen watches loom demonstration
02:34 - wool auction
04:02 - Queen and Prince Philip sign two registers
06:10 - Queen exits National Wool Centre
06:12 - Queen greets crowds on the street
07:04 - Queen enters vehicle
07:18 - end

Inscriptions & markings

Label on case: Queens Visit / National Wool Centre.