Greater Geelong Mayor Peter Murrihy
On behalf of the Council and the City of Greater Geelong, I offer my condolences to those mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our deepest sympathies go to His Majesty King Charles III and other members of the Royal Family, and to the people of the United Kingdom and elsewhere affected by this news.
Over a remarkable reign spanning seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II became a lasting symbol of service, wisdom, and dedication. During 16 tours of Australia – including 11 visits to Victoria – she captured our hearts with two memorable stops in Geelong. Firstly, in 1954, and then for the country’s bicentenary celebrations in 1988.
Photographs from that 1988 visit show her laughing and enjoying the festivities. Her joy – and the joy she gave to others – is on show for all as she opened one of our cultural institutions, the National Wool Museum. Her passing caps an extraordinary era, but the influence of her leadership will continue on. A beautiful life well lived. May she rest in peace.
I invite the wider Geelong community to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, by signing a condolence book. The condolence books will be available at the City’s Customer Service Centres and libraries. For those wanting to offer a floral tribute, these can be placed at the entrance to City Hall.
The City’s flags will fly at half-mast until further notice, in line with protocol, at City Hall, Geelong West Town Hall, the Geelong Waterfront and Corio.
You can also send an online condolence message. Scan the QR Code to share your message at www.pmc.gov.au/condolence-form
