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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Mr & Mrs J.W. Old

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c. 1974

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Overview

An Australian Post Telegram from Buckingham Palace London addressed to Mr and Mrs J.W. Old and a photograph of an elderly woman and man.

Historical information

The telegram is congratulations from the Queen

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSP2021.126

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

20.9000 cm

Height or length

17.8000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

The telegram says "T"THE QUEEN SENDS YOU WARM CONTRATULATIONS ON YOUR DIAMOND WEDDING DAY PRIVATE SECRETARY"

Contextual information

Mr & Mrs J.W. Old were parents of Richard (Dick) Old, the member of W.A. State Parliament, for the National Party.

Year

Last modified

Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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Mr & Mrs J.W. Old

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