Continuing on a political theme

WITH A PRIME MINISTER’S DEATH IN MIND, WE LOOK AT SOME OTHER EPHEMERA FROM THAT PART OF THE COLLECTING WORLD.

'Australia's new parliament house', 1985, produced by the Parliament House Construction Authority.
‘Australia’s new parliament house’, 1985, produced by the Parliament House Construction Authority.

This is a photograph of the scale model. It shows the two curved walls unifying the two chambers, surrounded by offices, and with a ceremonial central core (yes that comes from the architects). Interesting that the grass roof which is now such a feature was not part of this model.

"Australia's new parliament house", 1985, produced by the Parliament House Construction Authority. Collection of Mandy B.
“Australia’s new parliament house”, 1985, produced by the Parliament House Construction Authority. Collection of Mandy B.

This smaller and less striking image is a sketch of the Reception Hall with a large skylight and Australian timber.

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