Mr Macrossan administrating oath to Governor Lavarack at the swearing in ceremony, February 1952

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Lieutenant General Sir John Lavarack became Governor of Queensland in 1946. In February 1952, he proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II as the monarch in Queensland following the death of King George VI. Lavarack’s oath of allegiance and oath of office were then re-administered at his own request to reflect the new monarch. Neal Macrossan, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland, is administering the oath.

Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 4859

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First Gair Ministry swearing in ceremony, Brisbane, 17 January 1952

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Seated left to right.

Hon G.H. Devries, Secretary for Public Instruction
Hon J.E. Duggan, Minister for Transport
Hon J. Larcombe, Attorney-General
Hon T.A. Foley, Secretary of Lands and Irrigation
Hon V. C. Gair, Premier
Lt Gen Sir John Lavarack, Governor of Queensland
Hon H.H. Collins, Secretary of Agriculture and Stock
Hon A. Jones, Secretary of Labour and INdustry
Hon W. Power, Secretary of Mines and Immigration
Hon E.J. Walsh, Treasurer
Hon P.J.R. Hilton, Secretary of Public Works, Housing and Local Government

Standing left to right.

Mr R.B. McAllister, Clerk of the Council
Mr H.D. Muhl, Assistant Clerk

Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 4814

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Railway bridge over the Albert River, June 1952

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The Brisbane Times
24 March 1953

FLOODED

When the Albert River rose to flood heights this morning the approaches on the Yatala side were quickly covered, and held up all traffic in bound from the South Coast to Brisbane. Picture taken from the nearby railway bridge shows the flooded area.

Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 4675

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