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Queen Elizabeth II At The Opening Of Federal Parliament

Tangney Collection
1954
Overview

Photograph taken at the opening of Federal Parliament. Several rows of members standing. Queen Elizabeth II in a long frock with a train, garter sash and tiara is followed by Prince Phillip in a white naval uniform. Dorothy Tangney can be seen standing behind the Queen.

Historical information

Queen Elizabeth II opened the Third Session of the 20th Australian Federal Parliament in Canberra on February 15, 1954, during her historic first visit to Australia as the reigning monarch. This event marked a significant moment as she was the first reigning sovereign to open an Australian Parliament.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-28--4-102
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Materials
Inscriptions and markings

Written on rear [Queen opening Parliament 1954/33267].

Keywords
1950s
Place made
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Year
1954
Links to additional resources
Claremont Museum. [www.claremont.wa.gov.au]
Last modified
Saturday, 27 June, 2026
Completeness
100
Rights category
Life of creator +70 years
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Rights holder
Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010
Town of Claremont Museum

Town of Claremont Museum

Queen Elizabeth II At The Opening Of Federal Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II At The Opening Of Federal Parliament
Source: Claremont Museum 04.102

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