Today is the anniversary of the opening of our first Federal Parliament – 9th May 1901, celebrated right here in Melbourne at the historic Royal Exhibition Building.
“The atmosphere was radiant and illuminated the vast spaces of the building and the great sea of faces with a bright Australian glow. A sight never to be forgotten was the assemblage which, in perfect order but with exalted feeling, awaited the arrival of the Duke and Duchess in the great avenues which branch out from beneath the vast dome of the Exhibition Building. (Argus 10 May 1901) “
An addition to the site is the “Roam the Dome” project which has recently received Federal funding, to reinstate the dilapidated dome promenade, giving future visitors the chance to view surrounds from the top as in the old days…no doubt a very different but interesting panorama. So three cheers for Federation and three cheers for the REB!
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Thanks for this – I missed out by 29 years (born 1930)’ Anyway, nice to be reminded and thankful for the REB (still standing).
NOTE: I shall shortly have a new e-mail address brianread24@gmail.com Cheers
Brian
Hello Brian – so nice to hear from you. We have missed you on Corba and the REB meetings. We shall note your new email and please do keep in touch! regards, Yolande