[Document presented at the opening of the first meeting of the Federal Parliament in Canberra, May 7, 1927] [manuscript] / [signed by] Albert, [Duke of York]. 1927.

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[Document presented at the opening of the first meeting of the Federal Parliament in Canberra, May 7, 1927] [manuscript] / [signed by] Albert, [Duke of York]. 1927.

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Document presented by the Duke of York, representing King George V. Document explains that Albert has a special commission from the King to perform the day's ceremony, he sends greetings from the King who fondly remembers his previous visit to Australia in 1901. The King suggests there have been many changes to the world since then and he hopes Australia will have prosperity and advancement in future years.

1 p. ; fol.

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