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#15125 - The Duchess of York receiving flowers at the opening of Parliament House

Resource ID
Location
15125
Photograph 1422
Title/subtitle
The Duchess of York receiving flowers at the opening of Parliament House
Picture
The Duchess of York receiving flowers at the opening of Parliament House
Format
Photograph
Identifier
Parliament House
Publisher
9 May 1927
Physical description
Black & white photograph
Summary
The Duchess of York receives a bouquet of flowers from a small girl at the ceremony to open Parliament House. The Duchess became Queen Elizabeth when her husband ascended to the throne as King George VI.
Availability
Not for loan. Copies available for purchase.
Notes
The girl, Gwen Pinner, is partly obscured by her military escort, Captain J.H. Honeysett. Dr. Pinner also attended the opening of the new Parliament House on 9 May 1988. For more information refer to the Canberra Historical Journal NS No.22 of September 1988.