Bible used by Joseph Lyons when sworn in as Prime Minister

Published by Burns, Oates and Washbourne, publishers to the Holy See1914

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Canberra, Australia

Black leather bible with gold cross on front, words 'Holy Bible' on spine, pages are gold gilded, faded gold coloured marker ribbon. This bible was owned by Joseph Lyons and used by him when he was sworn in as Prime Minister in 1938 by Governor-General Gowrie. It was passed from Lyons to his Private Secretary Franz Schneider. Inscribed by Gowrie and includes signatures of F. Schneider, Anne Schneider and Joan McCrone.

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Title: Bible used by Joseph Lyons when sworn in as Prime Minister
Creator: Published by Burns, Oates and Washbourne, publishers to the Holy See
Date: 1914
Location: United Kingdom
Medium: Leather; paper; ink; ribbon
Dimensions: 90 (w) x 155 (h) x 40 (d) mm

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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