The Solomons’Big Day.
pp. 14-15 · Read in the full issue
July 7 : Independe
Pictures by S.I. Information
The beginning—Governor-General Baddeley Devesi takes the oath.
Archbishop Palmer blesses the new flag.
The Duke of Gloucester reads the Queens message after Prime Minister Kenilorea (right) had taken the oath.
A colony ends—down comes the Union Flag and up goes the blue, yell ow and green Solomon Islands' flag.
The Duke at attention for the Solomons' National Anthem.
The Royal Australian Navy (HMAS Vendetta) marches past.
A welcome at Henderson Airport for the Duchess from Rose Timothy ...and from mud—caked warriors at Auki, Malaita.
A hula or a jive? The Duchess and a Cook Islander— Photo: Un Tak Fook.
The American Navy with Old Glory.
Eyes right from the Girl Guides.
Those independent islanders.
The Ghurkas quick march to music.