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The signing of the Armistice between Germany and the Allies on 11 November, 1918 signalled the end of the First World War and sparked a celebration in Townsville, the likes of which the city had never seen before. The signing of the Armistice remained unconfirmed until the night of Monday, 11 November. The following day there were jubilant celebrations in Townsville. Most of the workers in the railway workshops, the waterside workers and employees of local traders, marched in Flinders Street from 9.30 am until noon. The City Council’s regular meeting was postponed. At 3 o’clock a crowd assembled in front of the Railway station, with all sections of the community eager to participate. The procession was made up of an estimated 55 motor vehicles, 36 motor and horse lorries and about 100 cabs, buggies and spring carts, all of which were elaborately decorated. The procession stretched over a mile and a half and passed through Flinders Street three times. Celebrations went on into the evening and included a huge bonfire on top of Castle Hill, and a patriotic concert held on The Strand. The Cairns Post considered Townsville’s enthusiasm for the celebrations “unprecedented”, and described all the colour and noise of the celebrations on 12 November. Source: northqueenslandhistory.blogspot.com/2014/11/prelude-to-pe...

Women of the Bible lands. Interesting.....

Thanks for noticing the banner Cassies grandma. Also interesting that they are passing close by the U.S. Capitol. We will add more details when we update.

Congrats on Explore! ⭐ March 24, 2021

✨🌟★❤✯♥♡✨ Very beautiful ✨♡♥✯❤★🌟✨

Masterpiece

Postcard of float from Armenian-American Citizens Club. "Winner of Sweepstakes, Royal Studio 11-11-32" written on front.