From: History of Malvern, from its first settlement to a City (1935) by J.B. Cooper
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited the State Government House, Glenferrie Road, on Friday, May 28, 1920. A loyal welcome was offered to the Prince by the Mayor of Malvern, Councillor L. W. Holmes, and the Councillors, on behalf of the citizens of the vice regal city of Malvern. Several thousands of people assembled at the intersection of Kooyong and Albany Road to cheer the Prince as he passed on his way to the State house. A decorated arch of great beauty spanned the roadway. Palms, flowers and flags made the place, where a crimson carpet had been laid down, look very gay. This was the meeting point between the civic authorities and the Prince. There, in full official uniform was the Mayor and there too the Town Clerk, Mr. B. Crosbie Goold, for the Town Clerks of the municipal world by tradition and in verity, attend the Mayors, on official occasions, as their own shadows attend them. At the welcome point at Malvern a thick mass of happy people lined both sides of the roadway. A guard was formed of returned men, city force soldiers, and boy scouts. When the Prince of Wales, standing in his car passed down the line, cap in hand, waving his hand and smiling in happiness, he seemed the embodiment of youth itself. He completely won the hearts of those present who saw in him everything that appertained to the fairy prince, Prince Charming. Enthusiastic cheers continued to ring until such time as the Mayor, w i t h all the Councillors of Malvern, stepped up to the motor car and presented to the Prince an address. The following is a copy of the wording engrossed on the artistic tribute of Malvern's loyalty: "Your Royal Highness. We, the citizens of Malvern, gladly welcome you to our city. We desire you to convey to His Majesty the King, our loyal, and devoted attachment, to his throne and person. We are proud, Sir, that you, with our sons, took an active part in the strenuous campaign happily now ended. We trust that your visit to Victoria will be an enjoyable one" The Mayor's daughter, Doreen Malvern Holmes, presented a spray of Australian wattle blossom, which the Prince accepted with evident pleasure. In a few words to the Mayor, the Prince expressed his appreciation of the welcome. He regretted that time was so pressing that he must hurry away and then the car moved on amidst cheers.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited the State Government House, Glenferrie Road, on Friday, May 28, 1920. A loyal welcome was offered to the Prince by the Mayor of Malvern, Councillor L. W. Holmes, and the Councillors, on behalf of the citizens of the vice regal city of Malvern. Several thousands of people assembled at the intersection of Kooyong and Albany Road to cheer the Prince as he passed on his way to the State house. A decorated arch of great beauty spanned the roadway. Palms, flowers and flags made the place, where a crimson carpet had been laid down, look very gay. This was the meeting point between the civic authorities and the Prince. There, in full official uniform was the Mayor and there too the Town Clerk, Mr. B. Crosbie Goold, for the Town Clerks of the municipal world by tradition and in verity, attend the Mayors, on official occasions, as their own shadows attend them. At the welcome point at Malvern a thick mass of happy people lined both sides of the roadway. A guard was formed of returned men, city force soldiers, and boy scouts. When the Prince of Wales, standing in his car passed down the line, cap in hand, waving his hand and smiling in happiness, he seemed the embodiment of youth itself. He completely won the hearts of those present who saw in him everything that appertained to the fairy prince, Prince Charming. Enthusiastic cheers continued to ring until such time as the Mayor, w i t h all the Councillors of Malvern, stepped up to the motor car and presented to the Prince an address. The following is a copy of the wording engrossed on the artistic tribute of Malvern's loyalty: "Your Royal Highness. We, the citizens of Malvern, gladly welcome you to our city. We desire you to convey to His Majesty the King, our loyal, and devoted attachment, to his throne and person. We are proud, Sir, that you, with our sons, took an active part in the strenuous campaign happily now ended. We trust that your visit to Victoria will be an enjoyable one" The Mayor's daughter, Doreen Malvern Holmes, presented a spray of Australian wattle blossom, which the Prince accepted with evident pleasure. In a few words to the Mayor, the Prince expressed his appreciation of the welcome. He regretted that time was so pressing that he must hurry away and then the car moved on amidst cheers.
