FIVE VARIOUS AUSTRALIAN MINERAL SPECIMENS

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FIVE VARIOUS AUSTRALIAN MINERAL SPECIMENS
One mounted on an oak base, with a brass plaque, engraved with the inscription, 'White Crystalline Specimen Showing Rare Combination of Calcite with Gold, Locality North Queensland, Australia';
Another contained in a velvet covered case with brass straps, with a printed card 'Souvenir of Bendigo Goldfields, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Discovered 1841, Produced to date 21,271,286 ozs. Gold. Specimen of Free Gold from North Deborah, Victoria's Premier Mine. Paid dividends £467,200. Presented to H.R.H. Duke of Gloucester, Bendigo Visit 14/11/46'
Another contained in a glass block;
Another contained in an oak box, with a card inscribed in an unknown hand 'To Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester from The citizens of Charters Towers 15 June 1946'
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Provenance

Presented to Prince Henry during his service as Governor-General of Australia (1945-1947).

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Lot Essay

Prince Henry was the first Royal Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947, acting as the King's representative and head of State. Prince Henry was not seen as a gregarious man by the Australian people, but made a strong impression as someone who was prepared to listen to the problems of others, and give advice in a sincere manner. The great General MacArthur, who was highly informed about Australian affairs, commmented that he had done a good job and that Australian opinion was disappointed he could not stay longer.

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