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The memorial bust, erected from the estate of Mr. D. Sinclair, commemorates Queen Victoria. The bust was presented to the town of Corowa by his sister in 1915.
Victoria (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India. With a reign of 63 years, seven months and two days, Victoria was the longest -reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history until her great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her on 9 September 2015.
Queen Victoria`s birthday, 24th May, used to be called `Empire Day`. There were special assemblies at school with songs praising the British Empire. Children were then given a half-day holiday. Up to the 1950s, Empire Day was celebrated in Australia with huge bonfires and fireworks.
Location
| Address: | Queen & Mary Streets, Ellerslie Gardens, Corowa, 2646 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.996166 Long: 146.389789 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Imperial |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 24th May, 1915 |
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Erected to the memory of Queen Victoria from the funds in the estate of the late Mr. D. Sinclair and presented to the town of Corowa by his sister Mrs. Margaret Oswald.
24th May 1915
