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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Juan Sebastian de Elcano, Tall ships Bicentenary re-enactment, 1988
From a set of colour photographs of Tall Ships which visited various ports in Australia in support of the 1988 Bicentenary re-enactment fleet: Juan Sebastian de Elcanotransport - shipping, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, juan sebastian de elcano -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Alma Doepel and Leeuwin II, Tall ships Bicentenary re-enactment, 1988
From a set of colour photographs of Tall Ships which visited various ports in Australia in support of the 1988 Bicentenary re-enactment fleet: Alma Doepel and Leeuwin IItransport - shipping, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, alma doepel, leeuwin ii -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jack Donnelly, 1988 c
Further information on attached sheetColour photograph of the replica sailing ship Bounty which joined the First Fleet Reenactment Voyage for the Australian Bicentenary celebrations then as a tourist attraction in Darling Harbour Sydney NSWfloods -
Orbost & District Historical Society
first day cover, April 1970
The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the eastern seaboard of the Continent for the British Crown. This was not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastline.This item reflects the commemoration of a significant event in the history of Australia.An envelope with a first day issue stamp commemorating the 1970 voyages of James Cook. It has a large orange map of Australia - "Nouvelle Hollande" on the front.addressed to - "M/s J.A. Spate Esq. B.V. Sc, P.O. Box 312 trbost Vic"first-day-cover cook-james-bicentenary philately -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper supplement, The Herald, 1988 Australia: The Next 200 years, 20/01/1988
The Herald Bicentenary supplement looks back on the history of Australia and predicts future trends.Newspaper supplement with colour front Page, Newsprint 20 Pagesbicentennial celebrations 1988, australian history, newspapers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Tall Ships visit, c. 1985
Documents pertaining to the Tall Ships visit to Station & Princes Piers for Australian Bicentenary, 1988. Programme for Tall Ships Australia 1988, Melb VIC, Dec 30 - Jan 5.piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, rear admiral c swan-rothersay, captain peter richardson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder of documents, 1970
Councillor J.D. Torley was the chair of this committee. The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the eastern seaboard of the Continent for the British Crown. This was not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastline.This item reflects the commemoration of a significant event in Australian history.750 is a red coloured plastic folder. The front cover has "SHIRE OF ORBOST" in gold print with the shire seal beneath it. It contains event programs, flyers, booklets, letter heads, souvenir programs, a catalogue for an art contest and minutes of the committee meetings. 750.1 is a manila folder which contains a program and tickets to the 1770 Ball held on Friday 17th April,1970. It also contains letter heads, envelopes and copies of correspondence concerning the Captain Cook 1970 centenary celebrations.cook-james centenary-1970 orbost-shire-council -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE RYAN COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S COURT CASES 1853-1856
A two pages type written report on Bendigo' s notorious court cases 1853-1856 complied by Peter A. Jacques. 1988 Bicentenary edition. Copied by Noeline Yum, October 1991.document -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, No Parallel
Partially funded by Australian Bicentennial Authority to celebrate Australian Bicentenary, 1988. Deals with development of the region over the century.Green, illustrated dust cover, relating to early days. Printing in yellow. Plain green hard covercommunity formation, townships, 1914-18 war -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Bicentennial Lapel Pin c.1988
The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. The bicentennial year marked Captain Arthur Phillip’s arrival with the 11 ships of the First Fleet in Sydney Harbour in 1788, and the founding of the city of Sydney and the colony of New South Wales. 1988 is considered the official bicentenary year of the founding of Australia.A Souvenir of the Australian Bicentennial Celebration in 1988enamel metal pinaustralia bicentenary, captain arthur phillip, city of moorabbin historical society, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, early settlers, henry dendy special survey 1840. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Australian Bicentenary, 1988
Cupro-nickel medal commissioned by the Commonwealth of Australia to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, designed by Michael Meszaros and M. Tracey and minted by the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. This medal was presented to school children to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The obverse was designed by Melbourne artist Michael Meszaros and depicts school children climbing steps with the Southern Cross in the sky and the word 'EDUCATION' below. The reverse, designed by M. Tracey, features the Bicentennial logo, a map of Australia formed by intersecting diagonal lines.bicentennial, education, medal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Bicentennial Medallion 1788-1988, c. 1988
Gold coloured medallion, set in orange perspex block, encased in clear perspex. Bicentennial medallion 1788-1988 H.M.S. 'SIRIUS', flagship of 1st Fleet; depiction of HSM 'SIRIUS' on one side, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, bicentenary logo on other. Commemorative medallion with case, 'HMS Sirius Flagship of First Fleet 1788', marking bicentenary of Australia, metal / plastic / gold plate / paper, made by Amor Sanders, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 1988commemoration, medal, first fleet, bicentennial -
National Wool Museum
Poster
Part of a four part series of posters describing the Australian wool industry from 1788 to 1988, produced for the Australian bicentenary.Part of series donated by Woolmark.wool - history, australian wool corporation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION, 1974
Official invitation to Bendigo Historical Society from The Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council. A large cream coloured card printed with the following words in black script: In the distinguished presence of His Excellency Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe Governor of Victoria and Lady Delacombe, The Government of Victoria in association with The President and members of the Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council invites The President, Secretary and members to the Official Opening of the matthew Flinders Bicentenary Celbrations on Saturday 16th march 1974 at the Flinders Monument in the precincts of St pauls Cathedral at 10 am. The address "Homage to Matthew Flinders"will be given by Dr Phillip Law. Following this ceremony guests are invited to attend the naval Salute to Flinders by the Royal Australian Navy Band on the Forecourt of the Shirine of Remembrance.event, official -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bay views from Port Melbourne foreshore, Pat Grainger, 1988
Bay views from foreshore between Station and Princes Pierpiers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - station pier, bicentenary -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bay views from Missions to Seamen, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1988
Bay views from Seamen's Missionbeacons, piers and wharves - station pier, bicentenary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, 1988 celebrations, 19/12/1983 12:00:00 AM
Suggestions by the Nunawading Historical Society for a theatrical production to celebrate the development of Nunawading from 1834 - 1988. Includes proposed outline of a play.Suggestions by the Nunawading Historical Society for a theatrical production to celebrate the development of Nunawading from 1834 - 1988. Includes proposed outline of a play.Suggestions by the Nunawading Historical Society for a theatrical production to celebrate the development of Nunawading from 1834 - 1988. Includes proposed outline of a play.nunawading historical society, bicentenary, plays -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Peter Leyden Publishing House, Australia Discovered, 1970
This little book (quarto size) was handed out to school kids in 1970 in commemoration of the bicentenary of the 1770 voyages of Lieutenant James Cook.This is a useful reference book.A thin 47 pp paper back book. On the cover below the title, "Australia Discovered", is a coloured print of a painting by William Hodges - Captain Cook Lands in New Hebrides. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel, Bicentennial Portland Tea Towel, c. 1988
The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788.Tea towel, white linen/cotton. Souvenir of Australian. Visit by Tall Ships. Brown 'rope' circle surrounding black and white tall ship. 'Australia' in yellow above circle, 'visit by the tall ships' beneath. 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' in blue, beneath this and 'Feb-March '88" beneath that. Top left corner ships wheel, top right, bell, bottom left, compass, right anchor - all surrounded by thin brown 'rope'.bicentennial, tall ships, 1988 -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School, 1988
The capsule was put together and buried in the school grounds during the Australian Bicentenary Celebrations, which acknowledged 200 years of white settlement in Australia.A coloured photographof the teacher putting documents into the school capsule while the students are looking on.schools, bulla primary school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 20th April 1970
The Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations saw students from Orbost High School hiking around Cape Everard during the re-naming to Point Hicks.This item is associated with Orbost High School and the historynof education in Orbost. It is also associated with the Captain Cook Bicentenary, a significant event in Australia's history. A large black / white photograph of a group of students from Orbost High School on a hike at Point Hicks.They are carrying backpacks along a trail and the Point Hicks lighthouse can be seen in the background.education-orbost point-hicks captain-cook-bicentenary -
Orbost & District Historical Society
map, Shell Australia, 1970
This Shell road map was made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour and the first sighting of Australia at Point Hicks in 1770. The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the eastern seaboard of the Continent for the British Crown. This was not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastline. This item reflects the commemoration of a significant event in Australian history.A coloured foldout touring map of Australia with a picture of James Cook and the ship, Endeavour, on the front.map-australia bicentennial-cook-1970 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - REV. HENRY BACKHAUS COLLECTION: BACKHAUS BICENTENARY COMMEMORATION
Seven pages booklet. In an ornate frame an oval drawing of Rev Dean Backhaus. Backhaus bicentenary commemoration. Rev. Dr. Henry Backhaus, dean of Sandhurst. Born 15 February 1812 - Died 7 September 1882. Bendigo 2012.church, celebration, catholic church -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Liardet Memorial, Sinclair Parade, Port Melbourne, Peter Christoff, Architect, Proposed Liardet Monument for City of Port Melbourne, Aug 1987
Given to donor, source unknown. Monument itself was designed by local architect Peter CHRISTOFF as Port's Bicentenary project; utilises bluestone from the demolished Sugar Works property, later Harper's(.01)Photocopy of plan for Liardet Memorial in Sinclair Parade, Port Melbourne's 1988 Bi-Centennial project designed by Richardson Christoff Architects for Port Melbourne Council (.02) Proposed Liardet monument working drawing. February 1988. Richardson Christoff P/L (.03) Plan of proposed garden for Liardet monument (.04) Correspondence Port Melbourne City Council and Port Melbourne BiCentennial Committee Title has been highlighted in orangebuilt environment - civic, architecture, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, peter christoff, richardson christoff architects, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel - Australian Bicentennial, c. 1988
Australian Bicentennial calendar tea towel. Cotton/linen blend, designed in Australia. Made in Poland; images of landing of first fleet, the gold rush, a city scene, Federation, Sydney harbour bridge and new Parliament House.tea towel, souvenir, tall ships, bicentenary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History Competition - Historical Society, 1988
Guidelines for entries to the history writing competition.Guidelines for entries to the history writing competition.Guidelines for entries to the history writing competition.bicentenary, city of nunawading, competitions, bicentennial history and heritage competition -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Correspondence to Nunawading Historical Society, 28/11/1985 12:00:00 AM
Letter of congratulation to the Nunawading Historical Society re the One-Act play writing competition.Letter of congratulation to the Nunawading Historical Society re the One-Act play writing competition.Letter of congratulation to the Nunawading Historical Society re the One-Act play writing competition.city of nunawading, bicentenary, competitions, plays -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Jacobina - a musical melodrama, 1/09/1988 12:00:00 AM
Program of Jacobina presented by the Jacobina Production Group and Blackburn High School at the Nunawading Arts Centre on 15 - 24 Sept 1988.Program of Jacobina presented by the Jacobina Production Group and Blackburn High School at the Nunawading Arts Centre on 15 - 24 Sept 1988.Program of Jacobina presented by the Jacobina Production Group and Blackburn High School at the Nunawading Arts Centre on 15 - 24 Sept 1988.plays, bicentenary, nunawading community bicentennial committee, blackburn high school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO'S NOTORIOUS COURT CASES OF 1860
44 page soft cover booklet 'Bendigo's Notorious Court Cases of 1860. Compiled by Peter A Jaques. 1988 Bicentenary Edition Inscribed by the author to Ray Wallace 5/11/87 inside front cover. Includes some B&W sketches.Peter A Jaques -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Museum - Australia Day, 1988
Photograph of Australia Day ceremony at Museum. Phil McTier, Bill Doller raising the flag. Flag pole donated by Judy Forster. Flag by Bruce Lloyd. 1988. Bicentenary year. Other members in background.Colour photograph of Historical Society members at flag raising ceremony, Australia Day 1988. 2 copieson back: P. McTier and B. Dollertatura museum, australia day, bicentenary year, phil mctier, bill doller, judy forster, bruce lloyd