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Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government house, Christiansted, St

Government house, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageGovernment House Collection: INVESTITURE CEREMONIES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

INVESTITURE CEREMONIES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE
Australian Actor Hugh Jackman poses for photographs after he was awarded the Order of Australia for eminent service to the performing arts as an acclaimed actor and performer

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Shop in Trench Town, Kingston, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica

Shop in Trench Town, Kingston, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The main facade of the Casa Rosada with the equestrian monument to General Manuel Belgrano in

The main facade of the Casa Rosada with the equestrian monument to General Manuel Belgrano in foreground, Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Aerial of Government House and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Aerial of Government House and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Shop in Trench Town, detailed view, Kingston, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica

Shop in Trench Town, detailed view, Kingston, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Belize, Belize City, Government House - A wooden colonial building

Belize, Belize City, Government House - A wooden colonial building

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Azerbaijan, Baku, high angle skyline with Dom Soviet Government House

Azerbaijan, Baku, high angle skyline with Dom Soviet Government House

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Azerbaijan, Baku, Government House, housing various state ministries of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, Government House, housing various state ministries of Azerbaijan

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Asia, India, Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhavan - the Indian Presidents residence

Asia, India, Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhavan - the Indian Presidents residence. the builiding was originally Government House for the British Viceroy of India

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House and Armenia Marriott Hotel on Republic Square, Yerevan, Armenia

Government House and Armenia Marriott Hotel on Republic Square, Yerevan, Armenia

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Twilight view of the Casa Rosada on Plaza de Mayo

Argentina, Buenos Aires, Twilight view of the Casa Rosada on Plaza de Mayo

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Azerbaijan, Baku, View of city looking towards Government House, Hilton Hotel, The

Azerbaijan, Baku, View of city looking towards Government House, Hilton Hotel, The Baku Business Center on the Bulvur - waterfront, in the distance are Flame Towers and TV tower

Background imageGovernment House Collection: View of Government House, Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Government House, Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Government House, Calcutta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Centenary of the Settlement of New South Wales, 1888. Creator: Unknown

The Centenary of the Settlement of New South Wales, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Centenary of the Settlement of New South Wales, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Political Crisis in Cape Colony, the High Commissioner (engraving)

The Political Crisis in Cape Colony, the High Commissioner (engraving)
1599793 The Political Crisis in Cape Colony, the High Commissioner (engraving) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Crisis in Cape Colony)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Return of General Buller (litho)

The Return of General Buller (litho)
1600693 The Return of General Buller (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of General Buller, the Arrival of General Buller at Aldershot)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at Calcutta, the New Viceroys Party nearing Government House

The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at Calcutta, the New Viceroys Party nearing Government House (engraving)
1598416 The Arrival of Lord and Lady Curzon at Calcutta, the New Viceroys Party nearing Government House (engraving) by Begg

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Australia: Government House, Perth (engraving)

Australia: Government House, Perth (engraving)
5218022 Australia: Government House, Perth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Perth)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Australia: Government House and General Post Office, Adelaide (engraving)

Australia: Government House and General Post Office, Adelaide (engraving)
5218005 Australia: Government House and General Post Office, Adelaide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House and General Post Office)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House, Melbourne (coloured photo)

Government House, Melbourne (coloured photo)
3642606 Government House, Melbourne (coloured photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Melbourne)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Buenos Aires (engraving)

Buenos Aires (engraving)
1623892 Buenos Aires (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buenos Aires. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 March 1882)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: To the Far West, Sketches of the Journey with the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise (engraving)

To the Far West, Sketches of the Journey with the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise (engraving)
1624246 To the Far West, Sketches of the Journey with the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Far West)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to India (engraving)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to India (engraving)
1621438 Visit of the Prince of Wales to India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to India)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Sketches at Melbourne, Australia (engraving)

Sketches at Melbourne, Australia (engraving)
1627087 Sketches at Melbourne, Australia (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Melbourne, Australia)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Opening of the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition, South Australia (engraving)

The Opening of the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition, South Australia (engraving)
1046429 The Opening of the Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition, South Australia (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: With the China Squadron in the East, at Hongkong (engraving)

With the China Squadron in the East, at Hongkong (engraving)
1050753 With the China Squadron in the East, at Hongkong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the China Squadron in the East, at Hongkong)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Rebellion of Half-Breeds in Canada under Louis Riel (engraving)

The Rebellion of Half-Breeds in Canada under Louis Riel (engraving)
1044986 The Rebellion of Half-Breeds in Canada under Louis Riel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion of Half-Breeds in Canada under Louis Riel)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The New Viceroys Arrival in India, preparing to leave for Government House after Landing at Bombay

The New Viceroys Arrival in India, preparing to leave for Government House after Landing at Bombay (engraving)
1051393 The New Viceroys Arrival in India, preparing to leave for Government House after Landing at Bombay (engraving) by Dadd

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Cruise of the Royal Cadets, Notes at Trinidad (engraving)

The Cruise of the Royal Cadets, Notes at Trinidad (engraving)
1045280 The Cruise of the Royal Cadets, Notes at Trinidad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cruise of the Royal Cadets, Notes at Trinidad)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Sydney Illustrated, an Old Dance in a New Country (engraving)

Sydney Illustrated, an Old Dance in a New Country (engraving)
1045243 Sydney Illustrated, an Old Dance in a New Country (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney Illustrated, an Old Dance in a New Country)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Sketches of Funchal, Madeira (engraving)

Sketches of Funchal, Madeira (engraving)
1098995 Sketches of Funchal, Madeira (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Funchal, Madeira)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House Barrackpore Calcutta, 1860 s

Government House Barrackpore Calcutta, 1860 s

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Camel Carriage at Government House, Lahore

Camel Carriage at Government House, Lahore
Sir Robert Montgomerys Camel Carriage at Government House, Lahore, 1860 s

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House, Calcutta, c. 1880 s

Government House, Calcutta, c. 1880 s
Government House, Calcutta, c.1880 s, India

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House Calcutta, Kolkata, India, c. 1860 s

Government House Calcutta, Kolkata, India, c. 1860 s
Government House (Raj Bhavan) Calcutta, Kolkata, India, c.1860 s

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House, Bulawayo (b / w photo)

Government House, Bulawayo (b / w photo)
3092438 Government House, Bulawayo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Bulawayo)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Royal Visit to Portsmouth, Views of Portsmouth and Southsea (b / w photo)

The Royal Visit to Portsmouth, Views of Portsmouth and Southsea (b / w photo)
1615697 The Royal Visit to Portsmouth, Views of Portsmouth and Southsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Portsmouth)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Rising in Sierra Leone (b / w photo)

The Rising in Sierra Leone (b / w photo)
1615569 The Rising in Sierra Leone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Sierra Leone)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House, Auckland, New Zealand (engraving)

Government House, Auckland, New Zealand (engraving)
1613113 Government House, Auckland, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Auckland, New Zealand)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: A New Zealand Corps of Amazons, 1900 (b / w photo)

A New Zealand Corps of Amazons, 1900 (b / w photo)
1599574 A New Zealand Corps of Amazons, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Zealand Corps of Amazons)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Prince Albert Victor of Wales in India, the Prince at Gunesh Khund

Prince Albert Victor of Wales in India, the Prince at Gunesh Khund, the Government House at Poonah, Bombay
1596337 Prince Albert Victor of Wales in India, the Prince at Gunesh Khund, the Government House at Poonah, Bombay, with Lord and Lady Reay (engraving) by English School

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House, Madras (b / w photo)

Government House, Madras (b / w photo)
2810852 Government House, Madras (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Madras)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House, Sydney (b / w photo)

Government House, Sydney (b / w photo)
2813544 Government House, Sydney (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Sydney)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: The Illuminations at Calcutta (engraving)

The Illuminations at Calcutta (engraving)
2771828 The Illuminations at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illuminations at Calcutta)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House and the Esplanade, Calcutta, during the Illuminations on the Occasion

Government House and the Esplanade, Calcutta, during the Illuminations on the Occasion... (engraving)
2771827 Government House and the Esplanade, Calcutta, during the Illuminations on the Occasion... (engraving) by English School

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Government House, Lahore, Punjaub (engraving)

Government House, Lahore, Punjaub (engraving)
3637810 Government House, Lahore, Punjaub (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Lahore, Punjaub)

Background imageGovernment House Collection: Views of South Africa (engraving)

Views of South Africa (engraving)
1612460 Views of South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of South Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 October 1860)




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"Exploring Government Houses Around the World: From Royal Tours in Melbourne to Colonial Charm in Belize City" Embark on a captivating journey through various corners of the world as we delve into the grandeur and significance of government houses. Starting with a royal tour in Australia's Melbourne, where Government House stands proudly amidst the breathtaking Royal Botanic Gardens, offering an aerial view that leaves one awe-inspired. Venturing further, we find ourselves in Christiansted, St Croix, where INVESTITURE CEREMONIES AT they have taken place for generations. The historical charm continues as we step into Kingston's Trench Town, Jamaica – a vibrant locale housing both shops and rich cultural heritage. Our exploration then takes us to Buenos Aires' Plaza de Mayo, Argentina. Here lies Casa Rosada with its striking equestrian monument honoring General Manuel Belgrano; a sight that encapsulates the country's history and political importance. Heading eastward to Baku, Azerbaijan unveils two contrasting perspectives of their Government House. A high-angle skyline showcases its dominance over the cityscape while another angle reveals it as home to various state ministries – symbolizing power and governance. Continuing our journey across Asia brings us to Delhi's Rashtrapati Bhavan – India's prestigious presidential residence. This architectural marvel holds tales of leadership and diplomacy within its walls. Lastly, we arrive at Yerevan, Armenia where Government House shares Republic Square with the elegant Armenia Marriott Hotel. Together they create an enchanting backdrop for important governmental affairs against a backdrop steeped in history. From modern skylines to colonial buildings adorned with wooden charm; from investiture ceremonies to bustling markets nearby - these government houses serve not only as administrative centers but also reflect each nation's unique identity and heritage. Join us on this global expedition celebrating these remarkable structures that shape nations.