Reference NumberDE/13/49
TitleIlluminated Address presented to William Humble, Earl of Dudley, Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth from the Citizens of Townsville offering a welcome to the city on his visit, offering regret on his retirement as Governor-General and their loyalty to the crown
DescriptionThirteen illuminated pages (including glitter and sequins) showing:
1. Shield bordered by flowers and topped with coronet showing motto of the Dudley family, Maltese Cross [Queensland state emblem], Australian flag and Union Jack above handshake and [Townsville] coat of arms
2. Picture of the Earl of Dudley with decorative border
3. Decorative title illuminated with flowers, fruit, Britannia, cherubs, lion and coats of arms
4. Landscapes, cherubs, coat of arms and soldiers (one mounted on horse)
5. Flowers and sugar cane
6. Flowers
7. Flowers and birds
8-10. Flowers
11. Picture of the mayor (George Murray) with decorative border including town seal, signature and town hall
12. Picture of the Town Clerk (H. C. Johnson) with decorative border including post office
13. View of Townsville, with train, in decorative border
14. Emblem of Queensland and motto 'Advance Queensland', Austrailian flag and Union Jack.

Illuminator: Charlotte Cameron.
Date3 Jun 1911
Physical Description[leather bound, gilded, book format (slight scuffs to cover)]
AccessStatusOpen
LevelItem
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