THE April 1970 visit to Swan Hill by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and husband Prince Philip was regarded as the one of the most momentous days in the history of the City of Swan Hill.

More than 11,000 children alone turned out to cheer and clap at the Swan Hill Racecourse before the Queen made her whirlwind procession through Swan Hill on April 7, 1970 to the Swan Hill Folk Museum.

The 1970 Ro...