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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
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 1.8.1996. Four typed pages on white paper. Items discussed No need to amalgamate with the Federation Committee. value in both Committees. Sir John Quick Lecture speaker - Dr. Janet McCalman, University of Melbourne. Noted that John Quick statue was moved without notification. Suggestion that it was time to change program of events from birth/death anniversaries to generate more activities reflecting the work of Sir John Quick and involvement of community groups. sir john quick lecture, sir john quick statue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
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 13.11.1996. Three typed pages on blue paper. Items discussed Sir John Quick Lecture Floodlighting of Quick's statue and trimming of nearby trees is on the agenda of Council Works. Concert to be held on 19 April 1997. Future events. 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 11.12.1996.Two typed pages on green paper. Items discussed Concert to be reviewed. Possible performance of a play instead.sir john quick lecture, sir john quick statue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
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 14.12.1997. Two typed pages on white paper. Items discussed Centenary of Bendigo School of Mines Centenary banquet organization15.3.1998 including re-enactment of speeches. 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 5.11.1998. One typed pages on gree paper. Items discussed Centenary Dinner, Shamrock Hotelsir john quick lecture, centenary conference, centenary dinner, federation -
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Newspaper - Sir John Quick Birthday, Michele Matthews Collection
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 22.4.1997. Report of the commemoration of Sir John Quick's birthday (22.4.1852). Includes black and white photograph of Professor Richard Sneddon standing beside the statue of his great uncle Sir John Quick.quick's birthday, professor richard sneddon -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
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 17.3.1997. Two typed pages on blue paper. Items discussed Commemoration of Sir John Quick's birthday in Queen Victoria Gardens. Need for Committee member to open the Sir John Quick Lecture event.sir john quick lecture, quick's birthday -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
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 meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 9.11.1998. Two typed pages on white paper. Attachments - Correspondence 1. Letter from CoGB re their submission for funding for a project titled "the Sir John Quick Federation project' to include an interactive museum onnthe theme "Making a Nation". 2. Letter from La Trobe University re contribution of funds for the 1998 Sir John Quick lecture. 3. Letter from CoGB with update after news of funding for the "Sir John Quick Federation Museum" project. List of Committee members dated November 1998. 4. Committee members November 1998. Items discussed Federation Centenary Committee and the Sir John Quick Museum Project. Request for meeting to discuss involvement and planning. Annual March Function - Music Hall theme. Accessing Secondary School Curriculum to include story of Sir John Quick. 1998 Sir John Quick Lecture 1999 Business Plan Future Sir John Quick Lectures Community Projects Federation Fund.sir john quick committee, federation centenary committee, sir john quick lectures, sir john quick museum, making a nation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
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 of the Sir John Quick Committee to be held on 4.6.1998. Four typed pages on white paper. Includes a letter from La Trobe University advising that the Speaker for the 1998 Sir John Quick Lecture would be Dr. Al Luloff, Professor of Rural Sociology at the Pennsylvania State University. Includes a two page Biosketch of A. E. LULOFF. 2. Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 4.6.1998. Items discussed Ceremony to commemorate the death of Sir John Quick. "The Coming Commonwealth" Convention 1998 Sir John Quick Lecture Centenary of Federation issues. 3. Invitation card and RSVP card for 1998 Sir John Quick lecture. Cream coloured card with burgundy printing. La Trobe University Coat of Arms in top LH corner. RSVP card has return address printed on the reverse side.sir john quick lecture, a e luloff -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
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 meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 7.7.1998. List of Committee members attached, dated 3.8.1998. Two typed pages on white paper. Items discussed New Committee members nominated - Beryl Armstrong and Thomas Patrick Stewart Attendance of John Balsillie and Michele Matthews at Coming Commonwealth Convention 19 - 21 Junesir john quick committee, coming commonwealth convention -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 29.9.1999
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, Minutes and attachments for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 29.9.1999 with correspondence and reports. Twenty one typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: Making A Nation - Federation Exhibition Bendigo. (Sir John Quick Museum Project). Education in schools. Promotional material. Sir John Quick Lecture. Centenary Celebrations. Change of focus of the The Sir John Quick Museum Project to the Federation Project.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum, making a nation, federation exhibition -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 2.9.1999
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 for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 2.9.1999 with correspondence and reports. Three typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: Motion communicating Committee feelings that The Sir John Quick Museum be the best achievable with the available funds. Development of written articles supporting aspects of Sir John Quick's life. Annual Sir John Quick Lecture. Speaker Mrs. Delys Sargeant.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee, Michele Matthews Collection, 04/02/2025
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.Bendigo Advertiser article (9.11.91) announcing the inaugural meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee. Letter to Michele Matthews accepting membership of the Committee and Minutes of the first meeting (30.10.91) Members attending inaugural meeting. Committee: Cr John Balsillie (Chairman), Cr. Daniel Mulqueen, Professor Richard Sneddon, Dr. Charles Fahey, Mr George Ellis, Mr. P. Frost. sir john quick, federation, john balsillie -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 12.2.1992 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 12.2.1992. Additional members appointed: Michele Matthews, Rev. Lindsay Faulkner, Mr. Peter Tangey. Mr. N. B. Reid MHR to attend when available. 3. Letter of reference for Michele Matthews (issued to all members of the Committee as an introduction)and Minutes. (17.2.92) 4. A list (30.3.1992) issued by the Committee of planned events to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick. (22.4.1992).sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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. Four A4 pages of typed and handwritten notes. Minutes of the meetings of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 24.4.1992 and 13.5.1992. Discussion items: Forming a Trust tor fundraising, Commemorative service for 60th anniversary of Sir John Quick's death, liaising with Primary Schools, investigating possibility of a documentary. sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee, Michele Matthews Collection, 04/02/2025
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.List of Sir John Quick known memorabilia. Handwritten list on lined paper. sir john quick, federation, john balsillie -
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Document - Commemoration Envelope, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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. Letter of thanks for a Commemoration envelope featuring Sir John Quick. 2. Newspaper article. Sir John Quick featured on a new pre-stamp envelope launched in Bendigo on 30.7.1992. Area Manager Ted Rankin photographed with the new envelope. Published 31.7.1993.sir john quick, federation, australia post, ted rankin -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, February and March 1999
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 meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 6.2.1999. Two typed pages on blue paper. Items discussed: 1. Sir John Quick Museum. Presentation by Kathryn Mackenzie and the vision for the Museum. Sub-committee formed to liaise directly with Kathryn Mackenzie. 2. Presentation by Bruce Winzar including details of research underway on subject of museums and the likelihood of an interactive approach. Committee to work with the City and its Tourism interests. 3. Education programs in schools. 4. Annual old time music hall. Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 22.3.1999. Two typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: 1. Sir John Quick Museum. Concerns re understanding of the application of the funding. 2. Upcoming events.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum -
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Newspaper - Sir John Quick Commemorative Service, Michele Matthews Collection, 23.4.1999
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 23.6.1999
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. -
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Document - Regional Forum Report for CoB by RASMAC, Michele Matthews Collection, 8.6.1999
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Museum Project, Michele Matthews Collection, 18.8.1999
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 -
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Document - Press release for Sir John Quick Commemoration, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Quarry Hill Golf Club, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Newspaper article re Sir John Quick, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Historical dates, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Key Events in the History of Federation, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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 -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
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