Colour film record of the visit to Melbourne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. The three crowded, exciting days are show in detail. Includes the arrival of Her Majesty, presentation of the cup at the races at Flemington, a glittering State reception, service at Scot’s Church, Myer Music Bowl concert, Moomba parade, waving to country children en route to open the Royal Children’s Hospital, investiture at Government House, and farewell at the wharf.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009307
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Visits of state
History → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
History → Monarchy - Great Britain
History → Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
History → Victoria - History
People → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
People → Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy