The Queen’s Baton, carried by batonbearer Ryan Green on water skis, in relay through South Perth.
Camera IconThe Queen’s Baton, carried by batonbearer Ryan Green on water skis, in relay through South Perth. Credit: Supplied/Gold Coast 2018 / Jeremy Sutton-

Queen’s Baton Relay makes its way through South Perth

Bronwyn DonovanSouthern Gazette

THE Queen’s Baton made its way through the City of South Perth, from the Old Mill along the Esplanade to the flagpole in Sir James Mitchell Park on Saturday, February 24.

Queen’s Baton, carried by Emily Smith.
Camera IconQueen’s Baton, carried by Emily Smith. Credit: Supplied/Gold Coast 2018 / Jeremy Sutton-

The Queen’s Baton Relay is the longest and most accessible in history travelling through the Commonwealth for 230,000km.

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Queen’s Baton carried by Simone McMahon.
Camera IconQueen’s Baton carried by Simone McMahon. Credit: Supplied/Gold Coast 2018 / Jeremy Sutton-

After spending 100 days being carried by about 3800 baton bearers Australia-wide, the Queen’s Batons journey will finish at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on April 4.

Laszlo Don Stockins carrying the Baton.
Camera IconLaszlo Don Stockins carrying the Baton. Credit: Supplied/Gold Coast 2018 / Colin McPherso
Sarah Prindiville carrying the Baton.
Camera IconSarah Prindiville carrying the Baton. Credit: Supplied/Gold Coast 2018 / Colin McPherso

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