Royal Guard for the Duke and Duchess of York's 1927 visit to Australia
Date1927
Object number00029062
NamePhotograph
MediumBlack and white photographic print on paper
DimensionsOverall: 80 x 135 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Philip Stafford Jay
Description'This is the Royal Guard, drawn up on the wharf at Fremantle on the occasion of the visit of their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of York in 1927, when they came to open Parliament House in Canberra for the first time. This guard stayed with them throughout the visit'.
Philip Jay, ex Petty Officer, RANSignificanceLETTER FROM P.JAY. ON FILE
