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Cathy Freeman, with the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games identity logo. Photograph courtesy of Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation. The XVIII Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne from 15 to 26 March 2006. ...
Reconciliation is about unity and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Indigenous Australians. It is about respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and valuing justice and equity for all Australians. National R...
Australia has had a strong and vibrant jazz scene since the 1920s, commencing with visiting performers and reciprocated by Australian jazz performers touring regularly in America and Europe. Mainstream jazz centres on 'swing', although most jazz styles co...
Military bands have accompanied Australian ceremonies, parades, church services, mess dinners and performed at concerts on innumerable occasions since then. Band musicians and band music owe a great deal to Australia's Salvation Army. Other Australian p...
Blue Lake, Kosciuszko National Park. Australia has over 500 national parks. Most of our national parks are managed by the States and Territories of Australia; however the Commonwealth of Australia manages six national parks and a further 13 marine parks...
Street decorations in George Street during the visit to Sydney of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, June - July 1920, photograph: b&w. The 1867-68 visit of the little-known Prince Alfred to Australia was the very first by a member of the British Royal family. ...
Sydney Opera House from the harbour. The skyline of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the blue water of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House, viewed from a ferry or from the air, is dramatic and unforgettable. Ironic, perhaps, that this Australian icon - the ...
QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL (QEO)> Venue Facts Name Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) Address Corner Barnard & View Streets Bendigo Distance from PO 1 km Centralised in the heart of the city, the QEO is an ideal setting for the Rugby 7s tournament at the upcoming Games...
QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL (QEO)> Venue Facts Name Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) Address Corner Barnard & View Streets Bendigo Distance from PO 1 km Centralised in the heart of the city, the QEO is an ideal setting for the Rugby 7s tournament at the upcoming Games...
QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL (QEO)> Venue Facts Name Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) Address Corner Barnard & View Streets Bendigo Distance from PO 1 km Centralised in the heart of the city, the QEO is an ideal setting for the Rugby 7s tournament at the upcoming Games...
QUEEN ELIZABETH OVAL (QEO)> Venue Facts Name Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO) Address Corner Barnard & View Streets Bendigo Distance from PO 1 km Centralised in the heart of the city, the QEO is an ideal setting for the Rugby 7s tournament at the upcoming Games...
<br/><br/> Username/E-Mail Address<br/> > Membership No. The Perth Mint takes pleasure in issuing a 1oz silver coin in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Accession to the Throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. With the design approved by Bucki...
Struck by The Perth Mint with design-approval from Buckingham Palace, this coloured commemorative coin celebrates the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who were married in Westminster Abbey,...
<br/><br/> Username/E-Mail Address<br/> > Membership No. With the authorisation of the Australian Government and design approval by Buckingham Palace, The Perth Mint is proud to commemorate this remarkable milestone with the release of a striking bi-metal...
Struck by The Perth Mint with permission from Buckingham Palace, this coloured commemorative coin celebrates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 80th Birthday. The design includes the inscription HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 80th BIRTHDAY 21-4-2006. Mintage of He...
<br/><br/> Username/E-Mail Address<br/> > Membership No. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The reverse includes a stylised representation of a cut diamond and the inscription HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II ~ HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBU...
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ROYAL DOULTON QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUG. > Preview:>Wednesday 1 October 2008 9am - 8pm>Thursday 2 October 2008 9am> >333 Malvern Road, SOUTH YARRA, Melbourne, VIC>333 Malvern Road, SOUTH YARRA, Melbourne, VIC> Rare Robert Prenzel panel sourced from South Af...
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