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Darwin [B 10135] • Photograph

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Summary

Proclamation Ceremony of the transfer of the Northern Territory to the Commonwealth of Australia - 2nd January 1911, Mr Mitchell in black. According to a researcher, there is a copy of this photograph on the front verandah of Government House in Darwin. Notes from the back of the photograph say "At the Proclamation ceremony on January 2nd, 1911 at the Residency, Port Darwin. Mr Justice Mitchell read proclamation. Mrs Mitchell hoisted Commonwealth flag under the Union Jack to the accompaniment of "God Save the King". Mr Justice Mitchell gave a patriotic address after which refreshments were served to the public at the Residency. About 500 of whites, Aborigines and Asiatics attended and the function was a great success. The photo is taken during the address. Mrs Mitchell stands on the immediate right of the Judge. The two robed figures in audience are Messrs Kelly and RED Mallam. Mrs N Holtz stands at the right of Mrs Mitchell".

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Physical description

Photograph; 20.6 cm x 15.6 cm

Dates / Publication details

1911

Photographer

Wing Chong Sing

Collection

Part of Darwin Collection

Subject

Mitchell, Samuel James, 1852-1926
Proclamations -- Northern Territory -- Darwin
Northern Territory -- Politics and government -- 1901-1914
Northern Territory -- History -- 1901-1914

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Historical information

Mr. Justice Mitchell read the Proclamation and Mrs. Mitchell hoisted the Commonwealth flag up under the Union Jack to the accompaniment of 'God Save The King'. Mr. Justice Mitchell gave a patriotic address and refreshments were served to about 500 spectators at the Residency where the function was regarded as being a great success.

Digitisation information

Date

05/12/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,285 x 2,368 pixels (7.8 MP)

Size

23.36 MB

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