P.M. 12/1959 - Wedding present to Crown Prince of Japan - statement by the Prime Minister
P.M.12/1959
WEDDING PRESENT TO THE CROWN PRINCE OF JAPAN
Statement by the Prime Minister
Australia has presented a watercolour, "Mt. Serle, Flinders Ranges" by Hans Heyse to the Crown Prince of Japan and his bride on the occasion of their marriage.
Sir Alan Watt, Australian Ambassador to Japan, made the presentation.
The watercolour is a fine example of Heyse’s work and the Crown Prince expressed great pleasure when receiving it. The painting bears a plaque reading in part "From the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia, 10th April, 1959".
CANBERRA, A.C.T.
10th April, 1959.
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