Summary
One of six black and white photographs attached to an album page. Part of a large unbound photograph album containing 344 black and white photographs depicting Christian Endeavour and Sunday School outings, soldiers in a camp in Australia, a flood at Ballarat and images of the official Royal visit by the Duke and Duchess of York. Also attached to the album are souvenir postcards of Melbourne landmarks and views of regional towns in Victoria, as well as 26 sympathy cards for the death of a family member, Rupert Holt.
The album belonged to the Holt Family and may have been compiled by Miss Thelma Holt, of 'Corra Lynn', 1 Hartington Street, Elsternwick.
Description of Content
Collins Street buildings decorated with national flags and bunting for the Royal Visit by the Duke and Duchess of York. The Age building with the statue of Mercury on top can be seen in the middle of the frame.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph on paper; attached to album page.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date Depicted
Collins Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1927
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Original Owner
Ms Thelma Holt, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1926-1930
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Person Commemorated
HRH Elizabeth A. Duchess of York, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1927
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Person Commemorated
HRH George F. Duke of York, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1927
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
106 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Visit to Australia, 1927, British Royal Family, Official Visits, Street Decorations, Celebrations, Bunting, Statues