I did but see her passing by and yet I love her 'til I die
In Canberra on 18 February 1963, at the beginning of the second visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister, Robert Menzies, made a speech in which he quoted the English poet, Thomas Ford. The moment became very famous in Australia.
The complete address by Menzies can be read here: pmtranscripts.pmc.gov.au/tran...
The Queen's reply can be read here: pmtranscripts.pmc.gov.au/site...
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Parliament House - Australian history - Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - John McEwen - Arthur Calwell - Pattie Menzies