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PHOTOGRAPH: THE DUKE OF YORK'S PROCESSION, WILLIAM STREET, PERTH

c. 1930
Overview

Sepia photograph
Front: Photograph of the Duke of York's procession in William Street. The image was taken from an upper-level with the Royal car about to pass under the photographer's vantage point. The car is open and the Royal personages, the chauffeur and another man in a top hat can be seen. A group of mounted solders follows behind. The street is lined with people, standing behind barriers. At the left hand side of the image on the corner is the large building of 'The Economic Stores Ltd'. Next to that is the 'Bargain Store for Men'. A block of shops follows, the signs of 'F. Bonnet', ' A. Zeider' and 'Billets Café' can be seen. There are some figures on the upper level verandah. In the background, between the buildings, the sign 'Walsh's' appears.
Reverse: Written on back of photograph: William Street, King George VI (Duke of York)

Historical information

Photograph of the Duke of York's procession through William Street, Perth
Three photographs of this event: 85_585, 586 and 587.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1985.585
Item type
Width
95 mm
Height or length
75 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Tilly, Perth

Year
Statement of significance

State and local history. Visit of Royal family member
Historic: Social: Representativeness: Provenance:

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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