Queen Victoria' Diamond Jubilee Day celebration, Perth, Western Australia

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Photograph taken from the Esplanade, of Perth Water with South Perth in the distance. The occasion is probably the celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Crowds of people, including many women holding parasols, watch lines of troops on parade along the foreshore. A marquee can be seen on the recreation ground behind a line of trees. On the water, a structure with diagonal cross verandas is linked to the land by a jetty. In the foreground are a variety of horsedrawn vehicles and several bicycles. Show more