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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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Blackley Celebration Colonies Commonwealth May18 Municipal Pictures Pupils Wellington
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse photographic print of the Empire Day Commonwealth flag, proudly sent from Australia to England in 1909. This historic moment was captured as the flag was unfurled by Sir Frederick Cawley, Liberal M.P, in front of the boys and girls of Blackley Municipal School, Manchester. This collectible print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings a piece of Australian and British history right into your home, perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, and those who appreciate the richness of our shared past. Order now and add a touch of timeless elegance to your decor.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.7cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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