
Posted by Nellie![]()
on June 9, 2012, 12:42 am, in reply to "Re: First portrait of Queen Mary - Duchess of Cornwall & York in Melbourne"
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Such a range of celebrations!
I was astonished to see the arches specially erected in major cities.
And a royal presence was essential!
RE - perhaps you don't know who Edith Lyons was? Or became.
Davo will know.
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: Still hunting for the photo I mean - but
: this web page has an historic one for many
: Australians - from celebrations for the
: Royal Visit - children rigged out for the
: visit - Enid Lyons and her sister Nellie.
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: Great Link!
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: What an amazing time. It looked to be a true
: spectacle of pomp and pageantry.
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: If only momentary time travel were an option
: hey!
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: RE
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