Historical information

The Melbourne Centenary was a 1934 centennial celebration of the founding of the city of Melbourne. Alexandra Gardens are along the south bank of the Yarra River. The gardens were named in honor of Queen Alexandra. They are part of the larger Domain parklands, which connect to the Royal Botanic Gardens. Situated in the King's Domain near the Botanic Gardens and Alexandra Avenue, it had waterfalls, rockeries and secluded corners. The City of Kew's entry in the Melbourne Centenary Float Parade in 1934 was awarded the prize for best historic float.

Physical description

Colourised photograph of City of Kew float in Centenary of Melbourne Float Parade, The Domain / Alexandra Gardens area, Melbourne, taken October 1934. Shows float decorated with tussock grass and foliage carrying canoe with man paddling in suit and woman in white Edwardian dress with lace parasol, being towed by tractor draped in greenery, parkland with mature elms, lamp post and onlookers behind.