East London, 3 March 1947. The frigate 'Transvaal' sails into the Princess Elizabeth graving dock after breaking the glass tape at the opening ceremony.

• ZA 0375-P-P1100
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• 1947

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East London, 3 March 1947. The frigate 'Transvaal' in the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-P-P1100_01
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• 1947

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East London, 3 March 1947. The frigate 'Transvaal' in the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-P-P1100_04
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• 1947

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East London, 3 March 1947. The frigate 'Transvaal' sails into the Princess Elizabeth graving dock after breaking the glass tape at the opening ceremony.

• ZA 0375-PB-PB1100
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• 1947

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East London, 3 March 1947. The frigate 'Transvaal' in the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-PB-PB1100_006
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• 1947

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East London, 3 March 1947. The frigate 'Transvaal' in the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-PB-PB1100_009
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• 1947

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East London, 3 March 1947. Presentation of bouquet by J. de Kock, the youngest apprentice on the dock, at the opening ceremony of the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-R-0213
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East London, 3 March 1947. Princess Elizabeth on dais during the graving dock official naming ceremony.

• ZA 0375-R-0214
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East London, 3 March 1947. Presentation of diamonds by Mrs F C Sturrock on behalf of the SAR Administration at the opening ceremony of the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-R-0226
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East London, 3 March 1947. Presentation of diamonds by Mrs F C Sturrock on behalf of the SAR Administration at the opening ceremony of the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-R-0227
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East London, 3 March 1947. Royal car bringing Princess Elizabeth to East London dock for the opening ceremony, her first solo royal engagement. '…rniture' sign on building. Sign on left 'Boundary of Railway and Harbour Property'.

• ZA 0375-R-0229
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East London, 3 March 1947. Arrival of Princess Elizabeth for the opening ceremony of the Princess Elizabeth graving dock. Met by the Minister of Transport F C Sturrock and Mrs Sturrock.

• ZA 0375-R-0230
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East London, 3 March 1947. Minister of Transport F C Sturrock speaking at the opening ceremony of the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-R-0231
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East London, 3 March 1947. Arrival of Princess Elizabeth for the opening ceremony of the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-R-0232
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East London, March 1947. Royal Train on railway bridge between Blaney and East London. Motor cars in road waiting for train to pass over the bridge.

• ZA 0375-R-0239
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East London, March 1947. Royal Train on railway bridge between Blaney and East London.

• ZA 0375-R-0240
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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal Train arrives at East Cambridge Station. SAR constables at attention.

• ZA 0375-R-0241
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East London, 1 March 1947. King George VI greets welcome party, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret alighting from Coach R8 of the Royal Train on East Cambridge Station. The Hon. S F Waterson in attendance.

• ZA 0375-R-0242
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East London, 1 March 1947. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret in greeting line at East Cambridge Station.

• ZA 0375-R-0243
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1947. Royal family. King George VI saluting.

• ZA 0375-R-0244
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East London, 1 March 1947. King George VI inspecting 'Kaffrarian Rifles' guard of honour.

• ZA 0375-R-0245
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East London, 1 March 1947. King George VI inspecting 'Kaffrarian Rifles' guard of honour.

• ZA 0375-R-0246
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East London, 1 March 1947. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret in greeting line at East Cambridge Station.

• ZA 0375-R-0247
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East London, 1 March 1947. School children waving Union Jack flags.

• ZA 0375-R-0248
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East London, 1 March 1947. School children waving Union Jack flags.

• ZA 0375-R-0249
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East London, 1 March 1947. Crowd awaiting in a field for Royal family arrival.

• ZA 0375-R-0250
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East London, 1 March 1947. Crowd waving to the Royal Family as they pass under a sign 'n Hartlike Welkom / A hearty welcome.

• ZA 0375-R-0251
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East London, 3 March 1947. Princess Elizabeth with Minister of Transport FC Sturrock on their way to the unveiling of the monument at the opening of the Princess Elizabeth graving dock.

• ZA 0375-R-0269
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East London, March 1947. Royal Train at East Cambridge staging point with motor vehicles and flags.

• ZA 0375-R-0300
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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal family leaving the Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point and joining the motorcade for the official city visit.

• ZA 0375-R-0301
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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal Train and Pilot Train at East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0302
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East London, 1 March 1947. East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0303
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East London, 1 March 1947. King and Queen being welcomed by Mayor.

• ZA 0375-R-0304
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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point. Royal party joining cavalcade en route to the city.

• ZA 0375-R-0334
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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point. Royal party joining cavalcade en route to the city.

• ZA 0375-R-0335
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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point. Royal party joining cavalcade en route to the city.

• ZA 0375-R-0336
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• 1947

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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point. Royal party joining cavalcade en route to the city.

• ZA 0375-R-0337
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East London, March 1947. View of the veld from the East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0338
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East London, 1 March 1947. Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point. Royal party joining cavalcade en route to the city.

• ZA 0375-R-0339
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East London, 1 March 1947. Aerial view of the Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0377
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East London,1 March 1947. Aerial view of East Cambridge staging area.

• ZA 0375-R-0378
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East London, 1 March 1947. Aerial view of the Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0379
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East London, 1 March 1947. Aerial view of the Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0380
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East London, 1 March 1947. Aerial view of East Cambridge staging area.

• ZA 0375-R-0381
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East London, 1 March 1947. Aerial view of the Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0382
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East London, 1 March 1947. Aerial view of the Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0383
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East London. Aerial view of the Royal Train at the East Cambridge staging point.

• ZA 0375-R-0384
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East London, 3 March 1947. Group of men before the CGR station building, built in 1880.

• ZA 0375-R-0815
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East London, 3 March 1947. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on horseback at Bonza Beach.

• ZA 0375-R-1240
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East London, 1 March 1947. Floodlit buildings, one with illuminated sign 'Welcome to the Royal Family'.

• ZA 0375-R-1353
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East London, 3 March 1947. Garden party at Marina Glen.

• ZA 0375-R-1354
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