'One of the wonders of our time.

The Albert family of Villawood, in Sydney's west, are visited at their home by the Queen Mother who is eager to see how the average Australian family lives.

The Queen Mother is greeted by thousands of wellwishers upon her arrival in Adelaide, during her tour of Australia in 1958. She later attends a royal garden party.

A highlight of the Queen Mother's 1958 visit to Australia was a surf-lifesaving carnival held in her honour at North Steyne, Manly on Sydney's Northern beaches.

The Queen Mother arrives at Melbourne airport during her 1958 tour of Australia. She is greeted with a guard of honour before heading to the Town Hall where she is welcomed by the Lord Mayor.