Australian Commonwealth celebrations
The inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth. When the Constitution of Australia came into force, on 1st January 1901, the colonies collectively became states of the Commonwealth of Australia. Celebrations included Sydney post-office illuminated with the lettering Welcome to Our Governor General, God Save the Queen
Picture No
10431215
Media ID
46049046
Size
4366px x 3396px
(3.6MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Drawing by C H Hunt reproduced in The Illustrated London News, 16th February 1901 page 225
Date
1901
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