MIDLAND will be transported back to the 1930s next week when a town crier will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay from the balcony of the historic town hall.
The City of Swan has hired a town crier to replicate the baton’s regal history and to begin the celebrations for the Queen’s Baton ahead of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Swan Mayor David Lucas said the town hall would be the starting point for the baton’s journey though the City and the beginning of the official celebrations.
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“The baton will be heralded by the town crier upon arrival at the hall, as it was back in the days when the building was a hotspot for community announcements and royal visits.”
The baton is scheduled to arrive at the town hall after 3.30pm and will be carried through Woodbridge Riverside Park, Governor Stirling Senior High School and Guildford Grammar School along Terrace Road before coming to a stop in Stirling Square in Guildford where the journey will conclude with a celebration.
Councillor Mark Elliott said the relay route would not only showcase the City’s history but allow as many supporters as possible to line the Baton’s path.
“Several community champions from the City have been given the honour of carrying the Baton on their home turf, so it would be great if the community really got behind them and lined the streets in support.
“There will also be plenty of free activities along the way to help create a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience for spectators.”
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