Coronation Queen Elizabeth II

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On June 2 1953 celebrations were held to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II . The program included a bonfire on Mt Canobolas to coincide with the lighting of bonfires throughout the Commonwealth. The Mayor, Ald J P Jaeger planted an English Oak in Robertson Park. During the ceremony he said:

‘I have never seen a more delightful day in Orange … and I feel that all prayers have been answered when – as far as Orange is concerned – we are able to celebrate the coronation of the Queen in such brilliant sunshine, and I feel that today she will be officially starting her wonderful career under most favourable circumstances’.

Coronation Drive was named to commemorate the day.

• Notes for a history of Orange compiled by John Miller (1995-1997). Unpublished.