Summary
Stereograph showing a chinese procession under the Queen's Arch, which took place in May 1901. The image was published by the photographer George Rose.
The opening of the Australian Parliament on 9th May 1901 was an occasion for great celebrations in Melbourne. Ten days of festivities (from 6-16 May) were planned to mark the Federation of the new nation and honour the Royal visitors, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The city was transformed with decorations - flags, bunting, colourful lights and festive arches - and a series of public events were held, including a military tattoo and several street parades. Unprecedented numbers of people arrived in Melbourne from the rest of Victoria and throughout Australia to take part in the celebrations.
Description of Content
Chinese Dragon, passing under the Queen's Arch. The street is lined with crowds of men, women and children. The street and buildings are decorated with flags and bunting.
Physical Description
Stereograph mounted on brown cardboard with black printed text. Image (double) shows Chinese procession, including a Chinese Dragon, passing under the Queen's Arch. The street is lined with crowds of men, women and children. The street and buildings are decorated with flags and bunting.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Science Centre & Manawatu Museum (The), 10 Sep 2001
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Photographer
George Rose - Rose Stereograph Company, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, May 1901
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Format
Stereograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Front: 'ROSE'S STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS/ COPYRIGHT' / 'Sold Only by GEORGE ROSE Melbourne/PUBLISHER' On image: '2845 Duke of York Celebrations, Melbourne. The Chinese Processsion and the Queen's Arch. Collins St.' x 2
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Overall Dimensions
100 mm (Length), 177 mm (Width), 1 mm (Depth)
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Keywords
Australian Federation, Celebrations, May 1901, Celebrations, Chinese Communities, Commemorative Arches, Crowds, Festivals, Parades, Processions