Help tell the Australian story
by Monica Lindemann on 7 March, 2012
The National Museum’s beautiful new magazine, the Museum, features a great article on the Royal Daimler. Did you know that it is estimated 75% of Australians came out to see the Queen during her 1954 Tour? That’s pulling power! The mag is available through our online shop and of course in the Museum’s onsite shop. Worth a look.
by Laura Breen on 2 March, 2012
A little while ago, the Museum was lucky to acquire some archival material which sheds some more light on our Daimler’s early years.
Thanks to a vigilant enthusiast who alerted me when it came on the market last year, we were able to get hold of the original file created by London coachbuilders Hooper and Company when they were building our Daimler in 1948.
Continue reading “A Royal commission”by Laura Breen on 23 February, 2012
In contrast to the anonymous black 4WD used to whisk the Queen around Australia during her most recent visit, this unwieldy and attention-grabbing Daimler must seem rather a curious choice of royal transport.
Continue reading “Why Daimler?”by K Still on 20 February, 2012
We are delighted to report that over the last few days there have been some very generous donations for this campaign.
The funds raised to date now stand at $1,380. A big thank you to those that have donated. We will be sure to keep you updated when new donations are received.
by Monica Lindemann on 10 February, 2012
Welcome to the National Museum of Australia’s Royal Daimler Project blog. We’ll keep you informed about the conservation progress of the Royal Daimler as we work towards having her fit for a queen again by 2014 – the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s 1954 visit to Australia. The first stage is getting the Daimler ready to display in the National Museum in Canberra by October 2012.
Find out more about the Museum’s Daimler and the Royal tour on The Daimler’s history page.
We look forward to your questions, comments and suggestions. Enjoy the blog!