Carlton in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Exhibition Building receives Royal Title
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 16, 2026
1. Exhibition Building receives Royal Title Marker
(Top Plaque)
Her Majesty the Queen
Conferred the Title Royal
on the Exhibition Building
on October 1st 1980
The Centenary of its opening for
The Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-81
The Exhibition Trustees: F.R.G. Strickland, O.B.E., Chairman ∙ K.L. Christian ∙ R.D. Davidson, O.B.E. ∙ Cr. H. Pan ∙ Dr. E.E. Westbrook ∙ Cr. A.J. Watson ∙ J.C. Elden, Director
(Bottom Plaque)
The Opening of the Great Hall
for the first time to the General Public
on May 29th 1880
This plaque was unveiled
by
The Honourable Norman Lacy, M.P.
Minister for the Arts
One Hundred Years later
The Exhibition Trustees: F.R.G. Strickland, O.B.E., Chairman ∙ K.L. Christian ∙ R.D. Davidson, O.B.E. ∙ Cr. H. Pan ∙ Dr. E.E. Westbrook ∙ Cr. A.J. Watson ∙ J.C. Elden, Director
Erected 1980 by The Exhibition Trustees Melbourne.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1980.
Location. 37° 48.296′ S, 144° 58.347′ E. Marker is in Carlton,
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, Australasia, the Pacific Ocean, South Pacific, the Pacific Rim, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Exhibition Building Foundation Stone Centenary (here, next to this marker); Exhibition Building Great Hall (a few steps from this marker); Royal Exhibition Building Opening Centenary (a few steps from this marker); Royal Exhibition Building Handover Centenary (a few steps from this marker); Pillar of Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Mutual Life Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Exhibition Fountain 1880 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlton.
Also see . . . Royal Exhibition Building Collection.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 16, 2026
2. Royal Title Marker
To mark its centenary in 1980, Princess Alexandra, cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, bestowed Royal title on the Exhibition Building. Its significance as the only surviving 19th century 'Palace of Industry' located in its original landscape setting, still used for events, saw the Royal Exhibition Building listed on the World Heritage Register in July 2004.(Submitted on July 10, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
