Opening of the first Australian parliament 1901

Maker unknown

Registration number

1091498

Artist/maker

Maker unknown

Title

Opening of the first Australian parliament

Production date

1901

Medium

photograph

Credit line

Donated by Peter Chandler
City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Summary

Photograph of the opening of the first Australian parliament in 1901 at the Exhibition Building, Carlton. In the late 19th century, two ancestors of the donor, Peter Chandler, were mayors of South Melbourne. It is presumed they attended the ceremony in 1901 and retained this photograph as a memento. The item has remained in the family until its donation to the City of Melbourne.