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The Axemen at Wagga Showground
![Royal Tour 1954 - Woodchoppers [RW1574.253].jpg](https://csuregarch.intersect.org.au/files/thumbnails/711300d2d1fb95c7a6f2e4cb4647f77e.jpg "Royal Tour 1954 - Woodchoppers [RW1574.253].jpg")
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 next day, the newspapers reported that a stray wood chip had come flying towards the Queen as she…
After the Royal Visit
![Royal Tour 1954 - near this spot [RW1574.690].jpg](https://csuregarch.intersect.org.au/files/thumbnails/1145ff610eb5678b69cd3babc0af63e9.jpg "Royal Tour 1954 - near this spot [RW1574.690].jpg")
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…
It says:
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
NEAR THIS SPOT
HER MAJESTY,
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
AND
HIS ROYAL…
