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Reading of the Transfer Proclamation [B 72741] • Photograph

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Summary

Photograph of 'Mr Justice Mitchell reading the proclamation of transfer of the Northern Territory to Commonwealth [Government] at the Residency, Jany 2nd 1911. After reading proclamation, Mrs Mitchell hoisted the Commonwealth flag under union Jack (flag in picture is shown folded up and put on water tap at the flagstaff). Mr Justice Mitchell then delivered a patriotic address. At the close the visitors were invited to partake of refreshments at the Residency. About 500 attended of all colours. Mrs Mitchell is shown standin at the right of the judge'.[From back of photograph.]

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Physical description

Photograph (B&W print); 12 cm x 16.4 cm

Dates / Publication details

1911

Collection

Part of General Collection

Subject

Northern Territory -- History 1901-1914
Northern Territory -- Politics and government 1901-1914

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Digitisation information

Date

16/01/2013

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Resolution

5,364 x 3,962 pixels (21.3 MP)

Size

63.78 MB

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