Newcastle will turn purple next week as part of the National Day of Mourning to commemorate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The clock tower at City Hall on King Street, the Crystalbrook Kingsley hotel and Dyke Point will all turn a regal purple on Thursday 22 September.
A seven-gun salute will also ring out across the city at 10 am on the National Day of Mourning from Fort Scratchley. One shot for each decade of the Queen’s reign.
“Queen Elizabeth II has left an indelible mark on our city and throughout the world, which can be seen in the outpouring of emotion following her passing,” Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said.
Several of council facilities will be closed on the National Day of Mourning, including all libraries, apart from the City Administration Centre, which is open from 9 am to 12 pm for those wishing to sign a condolence book.
City of Newcastle will also host this month’s Ordinary Council Meeting in the former chamber at City Hall in recognition of Queen Elizabeth II’s first trip to Newcastle in 1954.
For those unable to sign the condolence book on Thursday 22 September, the book will remain at the City Administration Centre until Friday 23 September and can be signed Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to 5 pm.
