Opening of Commonwealth Parliament

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

1216

Date Released

17 Aug 1925

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Mitcham Fair
2. 2Opening of Commonwealth Parliament
3. 3Unique Events at Marlow Regatta
4. 4Waterloo Bridge Old and New
5. 5Putting Green on City Roof
6. 6Cyclone Wrecks Dutch Town
7. 7Wembley Tattoo

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 7

Summary

Lord Forster - the retiring Governor - opens the final session before Parliament is moved to Canberra - Australia’s bush capital.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ceremonies

Locations

Melbourne

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