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The Duke of York (later King George V) opening the first Commonwealth Parliament of Australia

1901

National Archives of Australia

National Archives of Australia
CANBERRA, Australia

The first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia was opened at noon on 9 May 1901 by the Duke of Cornwall and York (later King George V). The lavish ceremony took place in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne. Edmund Barton was sworn in as Australia’s first Prime Minister.

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  • Title: The Duke of York (later King George V) opening the first Commonwealth Parliament of Australia
  • Date Created: 1901
  • Location: Melbourne, Victoria
  • External Link: Find out more - click here
  • Citation: NAA: A6180, 4/3/77/5
National Archives of Australia

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