Plaque

Australia House - centenary of its opening

Erection date: 2018

Inscription

This stone marks the visit of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales & the Duchess of Cornwall to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Australia House by His Majesty King George V on the 3 August 1918.

Site: Australia House (2 memorials)

WC2, Strand, High Commission of Australia

The plaques are just inside the entrance to the building.

Although the foundation stone was laid in 1913, WW1 got in the way, and the building wasn't opened until August 1918.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Australia House - centenary of its opening

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