Historical information

The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) visited Australia and New Zealand in 1927 primarily to open the provisional Parliament House in Canberra. Their tour also served as a show of gratitude for the sacrifices made by the Dominions during World War I and to strengthen ties between Australia and the British Empire.

Part of their journey from Canberra to Melbourne was onboard the Royal Train which travelled through Wodonga and was reported in the Argus.

Argus, Wednesday 11 May 1927, page 19
"The Royal train will leave Albury, according to the railway time table arrangements at 9.54 a.m. and Wodonga at 9.20. Principal towns on the route to Melbourne will be passed as follows:- Wangaratta 10.10; Benalla 11.16; Seymour 12.45; and Spencer street 2.50. From Albury the Sydney express which leaves at 20 minutes past 8 o'clock will be used as the pilot train for the Royal train."

Significance

This image is significant because it captures Wodonga Railway Station during an important Royal Visit to Australia in 1927.

Physical description

Two black and white images of people at the Wodonga Railway Station waiting for the Royal Train carrying the Duke and Duchess of York in 1927.