Nicholls residents invited to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

By Shepparton News

Sep 9, 2022

Tribute: Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell signing the Parliament’s condolence book on Friday, September 9.

Residents are being invited to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in a condolence book located in Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell’s office in Shepparton.

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“My thoughts are with the people of Nicholls who are struggling to come to terms with this news,” Mr Birrell said.

“I invite people across the electorate to honour her Majesty and write a message in the condolence book set up at my office.

“It will be sent to the Governor General to be recorded in the national archives.”

On Friday, Mr Birrell signed Parliament’s condolence book and reflected on the Queen’s service to the Commonwealth.

Invitation: Residents can sign the book at Mr Birrell’s office in Shepparton.

“Many still fondly remember the Royal Tour in 1954 that included stops in Shepparton, Tatura, Echuca and Rochester, the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch,” he said.

“Queen Elizabeth was 27 years-old when school children lined the streets of our towns catch a glimpse or wave as she passed by, it is remarkable that she continued to serve dutifully for the next 68 years.”

Mr Birrell’s office at 426 Wyndham St, Shepparton will be open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday for people to record a message.