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Coronation of King George VI (Coronation Viewpoint)Print Page 
Coronation Viewpoint was named to commemorate the coronation of King George VI in 1937 and a direction finder was erected in 1954 at the site to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
The coronation of George VI and his wife Elizabeth as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May 1937 and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date.
Location
| Address: | Pacific Highway, Coronation Viewpoint, Lane Cove, 2066 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.817439 Long: 151.180339 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Imperial |
Dedication
Plaque :
CORONATION VIEWPOINT
This Site Was Named To Commemorate
The Coronation Of His Majesty King George VI
This Indicator Was Erected By The Council Of
The Municipality Of Lane Cove In Conjunction
With Local Public Organisations To Commemorate
The Coronation Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Officially Unveiled On 12th December, 1954
By His Worship The Mayor Ald. G. O. Venteman
Members of the Lane Cove Council
Ald. R. J. Brickhill Ald. J. A. Garnsey Ald. G. Batten
Ald. W. A. Henningham Ald. A. E. Griffith Ald. J. H. Blackman
Ald. (Mrs.) M. G. Propsting Ald. A. E. Shaw Ald. G. O. Venteman
H. R. Alder Town Clerk N. J. Cunningham Engineer
