PHOTOGRAPH: THE PROCESSION OF THE DUKE OF YORK, WILLIAM STREET, PERTH
1927Sepia photograph
Front: The photograph taken from an upper level, shows a group of mounted soldiers passing along the street, followed by a motor vehicle. Two other riders and further vehicles can be seen in the background. The length of the street is thronged with people standing behind barriers. In the centre of the image, is the large building of 'The Economic Stores Ltd' and next door is the 'Bargain Store for Men'. Flags have been hung from the buildings.
Reverse: blank
Photograph of the Duke of York's procession through William Street, Perth
Three photographs of this event: 1985.585, 1985.586 and 1985.587.
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Tilly, Perth
Prince Albert, Duke of York and Elizabeth, Duchess of York visited Australia in May 1927. The principal duty of the Prince on this visit was to open the provisional Parliament House in Canberra, on 9 May 1927. They spent 12 days in New South Wales, seven in Queensland, four in Tasmania, eleven in Victoria, six in South Australia, six in Western Australia and three in the Australian Capital Territory, with the remaining 10 for travelling and recreation. The visit to Perth was between the 18th and 23rd of May 1927.
They sailed into Fremantle on the HMS Renown on the 18th of May. The visit included walking around Kings Park, inspecting the Honour Guard, horse riding in Lesmurdie, reception dinners and a street parade in Perth.
The Duke of York ascended the throne as King George VI, King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth in December 1936 after the death of his father King George V and the abdication of his elder brother King Edward VIII that year.
State and local history. Visit of Royal family member.
Historic: Social: Representativeness: Provenance:
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