Summary
The date of the royal visit depicted in this photograph is not confirmed, but other images of the 1963 royal visit appear to show this model of car. The car appears to be a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith or similar model.
Description of Content
Large group of children, from various charity groups, waving at Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, who are travelling along in an open car.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date Depicted
St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963
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Creator
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Individuals Identified
QUEEN ELIZABETH II; PRINCE PHILLIP
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Format
Negatives
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Classification
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Type of item
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References
Going the Extra Mile: A History of the Commonwealth Car Service, 1910-2010. Commonwealth of Australia, 2010. Refer in particular to chapter 5 for other photos of (apparently) the same model in use for royal transport. PDF [Link 1] accessed 14/1/2019.
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Keywords
Banners, Barricades, Disabilities, Flags, Motor Cars, Parades, Roads, Royal Visits, Royalty, Royal Visit to Australia, 1954
