Collection SummaryCrowds watching the journey of Queen Elizabeth II as she travelled through the Sutherland Shire on her visit to Australia in 1954.DescriptionIn 1954 the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth the 2nd visitied Australia. As part of her itinerary she travelled to Wollongong via Sutherland Shire. Huge crowds of residents and visitors came to the area to cheer her on. Banners adorned the entrance to the Shire and train stations and roads on the route were crowded with supporters and well wishers waving flags.
1954 Royal Visit (February 1954). Local History - Sutherland Shire Libraries, accessed 05/11/2024, https://localhistory.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6053