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Empire Day Commonwealth flag sent to England from Australia
A flag sent to the boys and girls of Blackley Municipal School, Manchester by the pupils of Wellington Road School, Adelaide and unfurled on Empire Day by Sir Frederick Cawley, Liberal M.P. for the Prestwich division of SE Lancashire. The pictures of the kangaroo and emu are watercolours painted by Mr. W. Webster Hoare, an old colonial artist. Empire Day was instigated by the Earl of Meath and celebrated on Queen Victorias birthday, May 24th each year. The day was focused on children and aimed to educate them about the Empire and emphasise the bonds between nations within the British Empire.
1909
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This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the British Empire, as the Commonwealth flag, adorned with the images of the iconic Australian animals, the kangaroo and emu, was unfurled on Empire Day at Blackley Municipal School in Manchester, England. The flag was sent as a gift from the pupils of Wellington Road School in Adelaide, Australia, to their counterparts in Manchester. The flag was received and unfurled on May 24, 1909, by Sir Frederick Cawley, the Liberal M.P. for the Prestwich division of SE Lancashire. The watercolor paintings of the kangaroo and emu on the flag were created by Mr. W. Webster Hoare, an old colonial artist. Empire Day was instigated by the Earl of Meath and was a day focused on children, aiming to educate them about the Empire and emphasize the bonds between nations within the British Empire. The day was celebrated annually on Queen Victoria's birthday. This photograph offers a glimpse into the global connections and shared sense of imperial identity that existed during this time. The Commonwealth flag served as a tangible reminder of the links between the various British colonies and the mother country, and the exchange of gifts and messages between schools in different parts of the Empire further strengthened these bonds. The use of the images of the kangaroo and emu on the flag also highlighted the unique cultural heritage of Australia and its place within the larger British imperial framework.
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