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Event    From 24/5/1903  To 1958

Empire Day

Categories: Community / Clubs

Empire Day

Created by Reginald Brabazon, cleverly designed to coincide with Queen Victoria's birthday. In 1958 it was renamed Commonwealth Day and in 1977 the date moved to the second Monday in March.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Empire Day

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Lady Workers' Homes 4 - Mrs Davis

Empire Day was instituted in 1902 on the birthday (24 May) of Queen Victoria ...

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Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath

The memorial was designed by Hermon Cawthra RA and unveiled in 1934. It is gr...

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Sexual Avengers

Sexual Avengers

An activist gay network for resistance through direct action, solidarity & community building.

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1 memorial
Leslie Palmer

Leslie Palmer

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2 memorials
Rhaune Laslett-O'Brien

Rhaune Laslett-O'Brien

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Person, Community / Clubs, Race Issues, Social Welfare

2 memorials
Anthony Perry

Anthony Perry

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Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Theatre

1 memorial