Home Community Royal recollections close to the action: Queen’s 1954 visit Keith Davidson shakes hands with the Queen (obscured). Ethel is standing nearby with the white shoes. Community Royal recollections close to the action: Queen’s 1954 visit Stefan Bradley 18/10/2022 FacebookTwitterEmail IT was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Stratford residents Ethel and Keith Davidson, who met the Queen during her first visit […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password Latest News Grants for Sale Rotary, Maffra gymnastics from GCM 09/05/2025 The Sale Rotary and Maffra Gymnastic clubs are among five organisations to share in $10,000 in the latest round of community grants from Gippsland... Bairnsdale Speedway season ends 09/05/2025 AusNet plans $3.5 billion upgrade for distribution network 08/05/2025 Saints outshine Gippsland Stars 08/05/2025 Community installs new AED at Longford Recreation Reserve 08/05/2025