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Politics & elections, 1954

1,300 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 65

Sovereign's Arrival to Open Federal Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 1

Queen Elizabeth, a dazzling, brilliant figure in her Coronation dress, arriving tat Parliament House, Canberra, today for her historic Opening of Parliament it was the first time that a reigning monarch had opened the Federal Parliament. In the…

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The Queen to Open Her Australian Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 2

In point of national significance, the Queen's visit to Canberra is the most outstanding event…

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Queen's Historic Visit to Open Federal Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 1

Queen Elizabeth, a dazzling figure in her gorgeous Coronation dress walking through Parliament House, Canberra, for her historic opening of Parliament today. She is followed by a lady-in-waiting and equerries. It was the first time that a reigning monarch had…

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Queen's Historic Visit to Open Federal Parliament

Daily Mirror · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 1

Queen Elizabeth, a dazzling figure in her gorgeous. Coronation dress walking through Parliament House Canberra for her historic opening' of Parliament' today. She is followed by a lady-in-waiting and equerries If was the first time that a reigning' monarch had…

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Queen's pledge to Parliament Will Follow Family Tradition of Service

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 2

CANBERRA, Monday.--"It is a joy for me to address you not as a Queen from far away, but as your Queen and a part of your Parliament," the Queen said today…

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The Queen Visits Both Chambers Of Parliament By A Special Reporter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 4

CANBERRA, Sunday.—The Queen entered the House of Representatives during her visit to Parliament House to-day…

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When, If Ever, Are We Going to Get a New Parliament House?

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 13

PROBABLY the Queen will enter no shabbier public building in…

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Thousands Brave Rain to See Queen Open Federal Parliament Historic event at Canberra Breath-taking Senate Scene

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday--The Queen today opened Federal Parliament in the most glamorous ceremony in Australia's…

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E[?]R The Queen rehearses historic ceremony E[?]r Surprise Visit to Lower House Parliament officials caught unawares

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1954 · page 4

CANBERRA, Sun.--The Queen today made a surprise visit to the House of Representatives in Parliament House. Three minutes to get keys…

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Opening Ceremony at Parliament House

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 1

ABOVE: The scene in the Senate Chamber at Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday shortly before the Queen made her speech. RIGHT: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the front door…

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Parliament Adopts Address-InReply

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 7

CANBERRA, Monday. —The Senate and the House of Representatives both met late this afternoon, and…

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Prime Minister Arrives for Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) about to enter Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday for the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by Queen Elizabeth. With him are his wife (Dame Pattie Menzies) and daughter (Miss Heather Menzies) and Mr. C. A. Allen of the Prime Minister's Department…

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Prime Minister Arrives for Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) about to enter Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday for the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by Queen Elizabeth. With him are his wife (Dame Pattie Menzies) and daughter (Miss Heather Menzies) and Mr. C. A. Allen of the Prime Minister's Department…

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Prime Minister Arrives for Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) about to enter Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday for the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by Queen Elizabeth. With him are his wife (Dame Pattie Menzies)and daughter (Miss Heather Menzies) and Mr. C. A. Allen of the Prime Minister's Department…

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Prime Minister Arrives for Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) about to enter Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday for the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by Queen Elizabeth. With him are his Wife (Dame Pattie Menzies) and daughter (Miss Heather Menzies) and Mr. C. A. Allen of the Prime Minister's Department…

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Prime Minister Arrives for Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) about to enter Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday for the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by Queen Elizabeth. With him are his wife (Dame Pottie Menzies) and daughter (Miss Heather Menzies) and Mr. C. A. Allen of the Prime Minister's Department…

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Prime Minister Arrives for Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) about to enter Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday for the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by Queen Elizabeth. With him are his wife (Dame Pattie Menzies) and daughter (Miss Heather Menzies) and Mr. C. A. Allen of the Prime Minister's Department…

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Prime Minister Arrives for Parliament Opening

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) about to enter Parliament House, Canberra, yesterday, for the official opening of the Commonwealth Parliament by Queen Elizabeth. With him are his wife (Dame Pattie Menzies) and daughter (Miss Heater Menzies) and Mr. C. A. Allen of the Prime Minister's Department…

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News for Women Queen's magnificence at Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 16

CANBERRA, Mon. -- The Queen was ablaze with glittering diamonds when she wore her magnificent Coronation gown to open Parliament…

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ADDRESSESIN-REPLY Parliament To Meet To-day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 February 1954 · page 9

State Parliament will meet to-morrow to present Addresses-in-Reply to the Queen's speech at the…

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