Tom Lennon, photographer

Title

Date

1955 - 1972

Description

Thomas Trembath Lennon was a photographer employed by The Daily Advertiser between 1955 and 1972. His extensive collection of photographs held at CSU Regional Archives is mostly comprised of photographic prints and negatives taken during his time as the newspaper's chief photographer, covering not just events in Wagga Wagga, but also of the wider Riverina area.

Creator

Thomas Trembath Lennon Jnr. (1908 - 1992)

Identifier

CSURA RW1574

Items in the Tom Lennon, photographer Collection

Dunlop's Weatherproofs

After the Royal Visit

This plaque, which was placed near the location of the dais in Baylis Street, can still be seen on the side of the Historic Council Chambers.
It says:
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
NEAR THIS SPOT
HER MAJESTY,
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
AND
HIS ROYAL…

The Axemen at Wagga Showground

These axemen (or woodchoppers) put on a display of their prowess with an axe for Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Wagga Showground.
The next day, the newspapers reported that a stray wood chip had come flying towards the Queen as she…

The Queen arrives in Wagga Wagga

The Queen and Duke arrived at the Forest Hill airport a little after 1pm on a fairly hot day.in Wagga Wagga.

Waiting for the Queen

This view of Baylis Street gives a great impression of just how grand an occasion the visit was. The huge crowds, the opulent dais, the welcoming arch, the buildings strewn with coloured bunting, and even the street lined with uniformed men, all…

Waiting for the Queen

Those who had been chosen to be presented to Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were seated here on the northern side of the dais, facing Baylis Street. We can only guess at the identities of two of the people here - possibly a Catholic…

Waiting for the Queen

This temporary seating was set up out the front of the Victory Memorial Gardens in Baylis Street. The dais, where Queen Elizabeth received Wagga's dignitaries, was positioned directly across the road in front of the Council Chambers.

Waiting for the Queen

Those lucky enough to have grabbed a seat on this temporary stand in the Victory Memorial Gardens had a front seat to the action. The dais, where Queen Elizabeth received Wagga's dignitaries, was positioned directly across the road in front of the…

Waiting for the Queen

Hundreds of people waited patiently outside the Council Chambers and along the route of the Royal Progress to catch that one memorable glimpse of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The photographer is facing north, towards the Wollundry…

Waiting for the Queen

Soldiers lined the route of the Royal Progress, along with the crowds. Sadly, they weren't allowed umbrellas to help keep the sun off in the unrelenting February heat!
This photograph was taken in Fitzmaurice Street near Fossey's; across the road…

Waiting for the Queen

These people, waiting for the Queen and Duke to arrive, are on the corner of Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga. The Lyric Music House cantilever verandah was even used as a balcony by a few people, hoping to gain a vantage point.

Waiting for the Queen

These people are ready and waiting for Queen and Duke to pass by, somewhere along the route of the Royal Progress through Wagga Wagga.
The lady on the left has her hand on her camera bag, ready to pull it out quickly; the boy next to her is waiting…

Waiting for the Queen

These cheerful people are lined up somewhere in Wagga Wagga on the route of the Royal Progress.

Waiting for the Queen

Crowds lined the verandahs of Baylis and Fitzmaurice Streets, so as to gain a vantage point to see the Queen and Duke as they passed by.
And not to be outdone by those who managed to find a spot on the pub verandahs, some people climbed out of…

Waiting for the Queen

These keen families grabbed prime position to see the Queen - across the road from the dais outside the Wagga Council Chambers.
The Queen and Duke were due to arrive at the Council Chambers at 1.24pm; when the photographer took this shot, it's…

Waiting for the Queen

This keen family grabbed prime position to see the Queen - across the road from the dais outside the Wagga Council Chambers.
The Queen and Duke were due to arrive at the Council Chambers at 1.24pm; when the photographer took this shot, it's still…

Wagga City Band

The Wagga City Band is posing for the photographer on the dais outside the Wagga Council Chambers before or after the Queen's visit to the Riverina.
The Band played from the dais the night before the Queen's arrival for the crowds who had come to…

Welcome Arch, Baylis Street

Wagga had a number of these arches set up along the planned route of the Royal Progress. This particular one was in Baylis Street outside Great Southern Motors, just before the Morrow Street corner.
The fact that it was designed to be lit up at…

Baylis Street

The shops and public buildings in Baylis and Fitzmaurice Streets were decked out with flags and bunting for the visit of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Here you can see the Wagga City Council with the dais set up on the footpath, Great…

Royal Dais, Baylis Street

This grand structure was situated on the north side of the Wagga Council Chambers, fronting Baylis Street and the Victory Memorial Gardens.

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