The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Newspaper article about the commemorative service held on 22.4.1999 to celebrate the 147th birthday of Sir John Quick. Guest speaker was Australian Unity archivist Beryl Armstrong. Black and white photograph.sir john quick committee, beryl armstrong, australian unity

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 22.6.1999 with correspondence and reports. Five typed pages on white paper. Report from Secretary re latest updates for the Sir John Quick Museum Project. Letter to Secretary (Les Roberts) from Hadley Sides, re application for funding for the Centenary of Federation Project. dated 1.7.1998. Letter to John Balsillie re next steps for the Sir John Quick Federation project after funding approved.sir john quick committee, federation project, sir john quick federation project.

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Nine page report for the City of Bendigo dated 8.6.1999 issued by Jenny Whitelaw, Senior Advisor. The report covers the content and recommendations following a regional forum and workshop sessions conducted through the Regional and Specialist Museums Advisory Committee (RASMAC) Leadership program, held on May 24 and 25 1999. "The purpose of this forum was to identify the major issues for consideration in planning a museum concept for Bendigo." Includes List of attendees. Issues of importance and recommendations to the City of Greater bendigo. Suggested themes for Bendigo Museum of Victoria. Recommendations for consideration with regard to: City of Greater Bendigo proposal to establish a museum.sir john quick committee, bendigo museum of victoria, rasmac, regional and specialist museums advisory committee, jenny whitelaw

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes for inaugural meeting of the Sir John Quick Museum Project held on 18.8.1999. Held in the Council Chamber. Seven typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: Sir John Quick Museum Project- background, project control, Code of Practice, Working party and responsibilities, action items.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum, sir john quick museum project

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release from CoGB re the Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, held on 17th June 1992. The Mayor Cr. Douglass paid tribute to Sir John Quick at a ceremony held in the Queen Victoria Gardens at the site of the bust of Sir John Quick. The Mayor and Cr. John Balsillie also laid a wreath on the grave of Sir John Quick at the Bendigo Cemetery. 2. Order of Service for a commemoration held at the Forest St Uniting Church on 17th June 1992. Guest speaker Michele Matthews. 3. Two coloured photographs of the ceremonies. 4. Four newspaper articles covering the events of the commemoration.sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Invitation to Sir John Quick Committee to attend the renaming of the Quarry Hill Golf Club Clubhouse to "Sir John Quick Clubrooms" to held on 30th January 1993. 2. Coloured photograph of the renaming ceremony. 3, Coloured photograph of the Sir John Quick photo displayed in the foyer of the Clubrooms. 4. Article in the Bendigo Advertiser "Mayor Speaks" announcing the renaming of the Clubrooms.(Cr. James Douglass). 7/11/92.sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Copy of a newspaper article published in the Bendigo Advertiser Supplement "Bendigo: Birthplace of a Nation". Two page article written by Michele Matthews - "FEDERATION. One community's response". The article explores the role of Sir John Quick in persuading Bendigo to support federation of the Australian States. Published on September 23rd 1992. sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda for meeting 6.11.1992 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 6.11.1992. Items discussed: A list of historically significant dates prepared by Michele Matthews The naming of the Quarry Hill Golf Clubhouse after Sir John Quick. The planned Corowa Convention. Promotion of Sir John Quick in local Schools. .sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda for meeting 12.8.1992 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 12.8.1992. 3. Letter from Cheryl Sanders (University of Melbourne) to the Committee re commemoration event to be held at Corowa in 1993 accepting possibility of the Sir John Quick Committee assisting with research of the history..sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played. 1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 17.2.1993. 2. Copy of an article prepared by Michele Matthews for the Constitutional Centenary Council newsletter. "Sir John Quick (1852 - 1932): A Missionary For Federation. Published March 1993. 3pp. sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.A list of historically significant dates and events, relevant to Sir John Quick, to highlight or celebrate during the following decade. Prepared by Michele Matthews. Two handwritten sheets of lined paper. sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.A list of key events from 1871 to 1901. Single sheet with typed list.sir john quick, federation

Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.a. Yellow card trifold "Programme of Events" for the Centenary of the Corowa Federation Conference from Thursday 29 July - Sunday 1 August 1993. Events included The opening of the refurbished Corowa Court House. Launch of the Federation Centenary pre-stamped envelope. Bush and folk music conference Centenary dinner. b. Program and menu for the Federation Centenary Dinner 1893 - 1993. Yellow bifold card with paper insert. The menu included items from local produce and Rutherglen wines. The menu has been signed inside the cover by Paul Keating, Prime Minister of Australia"Regards Paul Keating" Written in black ink.federation, corowa conference, paul keating

Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.Twelve coloured photographs taken by Michele Matthews when she attended the 1993 Corowa Conference commemorating the 100 years anniversary of the first Corowa Conference held in 1893.(see 11045.17, 11045.19, 11045.20). These include delegates at the Centenary dinner, the Corowa Court House, the Federation Museum at Corowa, advertising signs and commemoration plaques. Also included is the ticket issued to the delegates to attend the Centenary Dinner during the Conference. The photographs have been glued on to sheets of white paper with hand written description below each photograph.federation, corowa conference, paul keating, sir ninian stephen, mr tim fischer mhr, corowa court house, corowa federation museum

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 30.9.1993. Item discussed: Re-enactment of the unveiling of the Thomas Connelly portrait to be held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on 5.11.1893. 2. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The portrait was originally unveiled by Alfred Deakin on 18.10.1893. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889) sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, cr. balsillie

Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.Seven handwritten sheets of lined paper stapled together. The article was written by Michele Maslunka-Matthews for the 1993 Bendigo Advertiser Supplement. The article followed Corowa Conference held from July 31 - August 1 1993 to commemorate the 100 years anniversary of the first Corowa Conference held in 1893. The article contains an examination of the background to the 1893 Corowa Conference, it's historical significance and the activities that were organized for the 1993 commemoration Conference. Includes references to photographs taken by the author during the 1993 Conference (11045.18).sir john quick, federation, corowa conference

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 7.7.1993. Items discussed: Design of Sir John Quick Committee Letterhead Arrangements for the Corowa Conference to be held July 31 - August 1 1993 2. Newspaper article about the presentation of the Sir John Quick portrait to the people of Corowa. 3. Photocopy of an article published in Parliamentary Patter No. 18, September 1993 - "Corowa Revisited" written by Theresa Rodgers.sir john quick, federation

Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.a. Three page typewritten list of the seventy two delegates to the 1893 Corowa Federation Conference. The Bendigo delegates were A J Hampson (ANA), John Quick (ANA), J B Young (ANA). b. Two newspaper articles from the Bendigo Advertiser (3.8.1993) recording the presentation of a framed portrait of Sir John Quick to the people of Corowa. The presentation was made by Cr. John Balsillie on behalf of the bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee. federation, corowa conference, paul keating, sir john quick, portrait

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda for meeting 12.5.1993 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 12.5.1993. Items discussed: Portraits of Sir John Quick Corowa Conference to be held July 31 - August 1 1993sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Newspaper article published in the Bendigo Advertiser. City Council receives two photographic portraits of Sir John Quick. Published 30.7.1993sir john quick, portraits

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Two newspaper articles published in the Bendigo Advertiser 17.10.1998. a. Front page story announcing that construction of the Sir John Quick Bendigo Museum was about to begin after the city received a grant of $1.25 million from the Federal Government's Federation Fund. The project was in the concept stage and was to be constructed in rooms adjacent to the Visitor Centre and in the underground area of the Post Office building. b. Newspaper article "Man of History" written by Alistair Paton, describing the contribution of sir John Quick to the federation of Australia.sir john quick, sir john quick museum, museum, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Items produced by the Sir John Quick working party for an exhibition about Sir John Quick, in the Bendigo Library. Includes information sheets mounted on pink card plus captions for photographs (Not Included),sir john quick, federation, biographical notes

Thomas Jefferson Connelly played an important role in role in seeking support for the movement towards federation of the Australian colonies. Connelly was the first Bendigo born Mayor of Bendigo, and the youngest Mayor of Bendigo. He died in 1892 aged just 34. The portrait was painted by Robert William Bugg from a Bartlett Bros. photograph. It was unveiled in the ANA Hall in View Street by Alfred Deakin on October 18, 1893. A re-enactment of the unveiling was held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on October 18 1993. a. Three page typewritten outline of the speech given by John Quick. b. Handwritten script of Quick's speech used at the re-enactment. c. Handwritten script of Alfred Deakin's speech used at the re-enactment. d. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The part of John Quick was played by Robert Lloyd. The part of Alfred Deakin was played by Robert Jealous. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889). e. Newspaper cutting from the Bendigo Advertiser (published 6.11.1993) reporting on the re-enactment of the unveiling of the Connelly portrait. Includes a photo of the portrait with three descendants of T J Connelly - grand-daughter Joan Serpell and great grand children Ellie Thompson and John Hamilton. f. Photocopy of biographical information about Robert William BUGG. Unknown source. g. One page photocopy of six newspaper articles reporting on the life and death of Robert William Bugg - photographer and painter. Includes a photo of Mr. Bugg.sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, robert william bugg, alfred deakin, paul boromeo

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 24.3.1994. Two typed pages. Items discussed Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee request for a submission re goals, strategies and involvement of interest groups in the in the Centenary of Federation in 2001. Secretary to prepare a submission. Request to local school to highlight Sir John Quick in school assignments as well as Sir Henry Parkes. Proposed lectureship at Bendigo University. Justice Michael Kirby to present the Inaugural Sir John Quick lecture on Friday 12.8.1994. sir john quick, annual lecture, bendigo university, justice michael kirby, centenary of federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda and minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 20.6.1994. Three typed pages. Items discussed Final arrangements for the Inaugural Sir John Quick lecture on Friday 12.8.1994 at La Trobe University Bendigo. Justice Michael Kirby to present the lecture. Concern about frequent public references suggesting that John Quick drafted the Australian Constitution at "the Eyrie". There is no direct evidence to support this claim.sir john quick, justice michael kirby, centenary of federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Five invitations to Michele Matthews for Sir John Quick Committee events Commemoration of birth of Sir John Quick - 2000, 2002. 2003 (April 14). Commemoration of death of Sir John Quick - 2001, 2002 (June 17).sir john quick committee, sir john quick death, sir john quick birth

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release and newspaper cuttings re commemoration of death of Sir John Quick. Wreath laying ceremony at grave site - Mayor John Balsillie and La Trobe University Bendigo pro-vice Chancellor Lyn Gow. Bendigo Advertiser 18.6.1994. 2. Handwritten letter to the editor and published article submitted by Michele Matthews correcting inaccuracies published in previous article.sir john quick, bendigo university

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda, for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 27.3.2000. No Minutes.sir john quick committee, sir john quick lecture, corowa centenary dinner