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 * Geelong citizens, he is common with those of every other city and town throughout the British Empire, yesterday May 12th he observed the coronation of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. Geelong’s celebration of the great event included several functions attended by thousands of its citizens. A public service at Geelong city hall, in the morning, the trooping of the colour of the 23rd/ 21st battalion in the afternoon and bonfire at night. Commissioned paintings of the King and Queen formed part of the decorations on the Geelong Advertiser building. || [[image:geelonghistory/king George VI-1930.jpg width="148" height="192" caption="King George VI"]] ||
 * || [[image:Queen Elizabeth-II-1930.jpg width="171" height="249" caption="Queen Elizabeth II"]] ||