Summary
Alternative Name(s): Royal Banner
Framed Royal Standard, presented to the Board by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh during their stay at O'Shannassy Quarters (Lodge/Chalet/Weir Quarters) 6-8 March 1954, during their Australian tour.
The flag is composed of the quartered arms of England, Scotland and Ireland. It is flown at royal residences only when the sovereign is present.
Physical Description
Flag mounted in wooden frame. Frame has four quadrants.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Melbourne Water, 26 Oct 1993
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Place & Date Used
O'Shannassy Quarters, O'Shannassy Weir, Yarra Ranges, Victoria, Australia, 1954 and later
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References
Tout-Smith, Deborah, 1992. 'A Brief History of O'Shannassy Lodge', in Griffiths, T. (ed.), Secrets of the Forest. Sydney, Allen and Unwin, ISBN 1 86373 274 8, pp. 185-9.
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Keywords
Working Life, Royal Visit to Australia, 1954, Royal Visits, Royalty: British
