Waiting for the Queen
Royal Tour, 1954
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 Lagoon Bridge, where the 2WG sign can be seen in the top left corner.
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13 February 1954
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Waiting for the Queen
Royal Tour, 1954
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 is Queensland Insurance Co. Ltd, the Dragon Restaurant (Wagga's first Chinese restaurant), Edments, American Dry Cleaners and Laundry Co., and Trims Menswear.
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13 February 1954
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CSURA RW1574/488