Royal visits to Australia
By: Jane Connors
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Canberra, A.C.T
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780642278708
Subjects: Visits of state; Royal visitors; History; Foreign relations; Diplomatic relations
Description: The frequent, whirlwind royal tours of today are a far cry from those to Australia between 1867 and 1954. These stretched over months, bursting with events such as civic receptions, state banquets, military reviews, cricket matches, agricultural shows, processions, school children's pageants and the laying of foundation stones. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolving Australian psyche and cultural identity.
Table of contents: title: Royal visits before 1954; title: The 1954 Visit of Queen Elizabeth II; title: Royal visits from other lands; title: British Royal visits after 1954.