Summary

One of a set of 47 original photographs of the Australian Federation celebrations in Melbourne 1901 to mark the opening of the first Federal Parliament of Australia. The photographs trace the Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York for the occasion, from their arrival in Melbourne on the Royal Yacht 'Ophir' at St Kilda Pier on 6 May 1901 to their departure for Brisbane at Port Melbourne Railway Station on 19 May 1901. The photographs include scenes of the Federation Arches throughout Melbourne, Illuminated City Buildings,'The Opening of Parliament', 'German, Russian, Dutch and American cruisers at Port Melbourne', 'Royal Review at Flemington Racecourse', 'Royal Yacht Ophir and British War Ships', 'The Russian Cruiser Cromoboi...' and 'State School Fetes at the Exhibition Building'.

Description of Content

The Chinese Citizens' Arch, Swanston Street Melbourne, at the time of the Federation celebrations, May 1901. The Arch bears the inscription 'Welcome By The Chinese Citizens' and is adorned with Chinese symbols which include the Chinese dragon and hanging lanterns. Photograph taken looking south along Swanston Street from Lonsdale Street. Two men are standing in the centre of the road alongside a horse drawn carriage. The King's Arch is visible in the distance. Cable tram tracks run the length of Swanston Street.

Physical Description

black and white, silver gelatin, photograph mounted on grey card.

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