GOVERNOR GENERAL UNVEILS QUEENS PORTRAIT - SOUND

GOVERNOR GENERAL UNVEILS QUEENS PORTRAIT - SOUND

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History

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The video covers a visit to Parliament House in Canberra, where the Governor General and Lady Slim are welcomed by Prime Minister Menzies and Dame Patty. During a ceremony, Mr. Menzies accepts two paintings for the Commonwealth. In King's Hall, a portrait of the Queen by William Dargy is unveiled, commissioned by J.P. Beveridge. The portrait will be exhibited in state galleries. A seascape by Sir Winston Churchill, a personal gift to Mr. Menzies, is also displayed, along with Ivor Heal's painting of the Federal Parliament opening during the Royal Tour.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who welcomed the Governor General and Lady Slim upon their arrival at Parliament House?

J.P. Beveridge and Her Majesty the Queen

Sir Winston Churchill and Ivor Heal

Prime Minister Menzies and Dame Patty

Dr. Abbott and William Dargy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mr. Menzies expected to accept during the special ceremony?

A portrait of Her Majesty the Queen

A seascape by Sir Winston Churchill

A painting of the opening of Federal Parliament

Two paintings on behalf of the Commonwealth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who commissioned the portrait of Her Majesty the Queen?

Sir William Slim

J.P. Beveridge of Melbourne

Prime Minister Menzies

Dame Patty

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of artwork did Sir Winston Churchill contribute to the exhibition?

A landscape of Canberra

A seascape

A painting of the opening of Federal Parliament

A portrait of Her Majesty the Queen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event does Ivor Heal's painting depict?

The arrival of the Governor General at Parliament House

The acceptance of paintings by Mr. Menzies

The unveiling of the Queen's portrait

The opening of Federal Parliament during the Royal Tour