Royal Visits

How Sunraysia celebrated Royal couple’s historic visit

THE greatest day in the history of the north west” happened on March 1954, when Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip arrived in Mildura. An estimated 80,000 people turned out to get a glimpse...

21 Aug 2020

Royal Visits

Second in Progress

Originally published March 1954 When the Royal Procession comes into sight today, keep your eyes on the second car - that will be the one in which the Queen and Duke will travel. Leading the procession will be the pilot car in which will be the...

22 Aug 2020

Royal Visits

Like to mix

Originally published March 1954 The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have won the hearts of the people ... and mainly because of their clear reaction to formality and their desire to mix freely with people. The Queen has shown she is happiest when away...

22 Aug 2020

Royal Visits

Royal staff

Originally published March 1954 A total of 29 members of the Royal Household are taking part in the Australian tour but only 10 of these attended the Queen and Duke. The Queen’s Private Secretary (Major Sir Michael Adeane) is the oldest member of...

22 Aug 2020

Royal Visits

Hawkers’ permits

Originally published 1954 Mildura City Council has issued nearly 20 hawkers’ permit during the past few days to allow sale of Royal Visit pennants and souvenirs in city streets. Hawkers stands lined both 8th Street and Langtree Avenue yesterday, and...

22 Aug 2020