One page, lemon coloured paper, letter with 'The Shamrock Hotel' letterhead, dated on Tuesday 14th April 1981. On top of letter: 'Opening Programme', letter content describes format for the official opening ceremony for the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, on 30th March 1981. No addressee on letter, although date stamped City of Bendigo. Letter signed by S.J. Stoddart, Managing Director. Date stamped in green: City of Bendigo, Received 30 Mar, 1981. shamrock hotel, invitation

Mr Mark Dreyfus, Member for Isaacs, gave a speech in the House of Representatives on Thursday 16 February 2012, after attending the official opening ceremony on Sunday 12 February 2012. He spoke about the closing of St Leonard's Cornish Campus in 2011, the community determination and achievement in establishing a new school and of Richard B. Cornish and his vision for the future. He also thanked Mr Kerry Bolger, the principal elect and the four student leaders, Robbie Boag, Georgia Bell, Kathleen Kiddell and Eliza Wilton. Two page document with the Australian Coat of Arms at the top of page one and a graphic of Parliament House underneath. Page two contains a speech by Mr Mark Dreyfus, Member for Isaacs dated Thursday 16/02/2012.cornish_college_inaugural_year, education, school, mr kerry bolger, mr mark dreyfus, speech

In 1977 a group of Mount Beauty cross country skiers formed the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. In 1979, a version of the famous Birkebeiner race, the first Australian Birkebeiner was held at Falls Creek. In June 1990 representatives from Australia put their case for a southern hemisphere race in the series. Following a trial event in 1990. Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet in the winter of 1991, with the first Kangaroo Hoppet. In 1991 a parade and commemorative torch lighting ceremony were organised in Mt Beauty as part of the celebrations to mark the first official Kangaroo Hoppett with participation from local community groups and commercial organisations, the Chamber of Commerce, local government representatives and individuals.Kangaroo Hoppet caters to diverse interests by offering a 42km and 21km event. It also offers a 7km event that attracts skiers, ranging from elite juniors to parents, grandparents, babies and first time skiers. It is recognised on the world cross country ski race calendar. It brings large numbers of participants and spectators to the area which support tourism, local businesses and employment. The 2018 event will be the 28th Kangaroo Hoppet, with cross country skiers travelling from across the country and overseas to compete.Set of 21 colour photographs of the Opening Ceremony and Commemorative Torch lighting to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991 1-3 - John Konrads (1956 Olympic Swimmer) lighting the Commemorative Torch with the original torch used at the 1956 Olympics at the MCG in Melbourne. 4-13 – Official opening ceremony and torch lighting by Liberal representative for Indi Mr Lou Leibermann. MC’d by Mr Ken Bell, representing the Chamber of Commerce 14 – Parachute fly over by Mr Ross Schult 15-18 – Photographs of the Multi National flags displayed in the commemorative garden in front of the SECV administration buildings. Flags represent the countries participating in the Kangaroo Hoppet. Snow-capped Mt Bogong in the background. 19-21 – Commemorative torch, erected by SECV to commemorate the first official Kangaroo Hoppet held at Falls Creek. No markingskangaroo hoppet; cross country skiing; ski race; bogong high plains; opening ceremony, mt beauty, parade

This is the second building erected by the Church of Christ. The photograph shows the opening ceremony on 1st December 1934. The building and furnishings cost 900 Sterling Pounds. The location of the church was in Albert Street, Blackburn.Black and white photograph of the congregation of the Blackburn Church of Christ in 1934. Some parishioners are seated.BLACKBURN CHURCH OF CHRIST C1934church of christ, blackburn, churches

This poster was the one used by demonstrators on the evening of the opening ceremony for the premises of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, later to become Fair Work Australia at 11 Exhibition Street Melbourne on 5th October 2006.Red, white and black glossy paper poster. Graphic showing two hands being clasped together. Main writing diagonal across poster. poster, demonstrators, australian industrial relations commission, fair work australia, exhibition street, opening ceremony, 5th october 2006

Depicts the Hon. Evan Walker unveiling plaque at opening ceremony of National Wool Museum on 21/12/1988 (Contact: Kevin Boyle, editor, Weekly Times, for permission for any further display).national wool museum, photographs

Set of two colour prints of Opening of East Burwood tramway extension to Blackburn Road, 8/7/1993. .1 - Opening ceremony with local Mayor, Alan Brown (Minister of Transport) and Ian Dobbs (CEO of Public Transport Corp.) .2 - general scene - at the opening with 180 and other vintage trams at the event. Includes Carolyn Dean and John Phillips on the left hand side of the photograph.Each photo has written in ink on the rear the details and date of the photograph and the negative number - see image i3, have the photo number on the rear.trams, tramways, east burwood, opening, blackburn rd, vintage trams, tram 180

Depicts people watching farmer and dog working sheep at the official opening ceremony of National Wool Museum, 21/12/1988. (Contact: Kevin Boyle, editor, Weekly Times, for permission for any further display).national wool museum, photographs

Various Newspaper Clippings glued on A4 sheets. Includes New School report 18/2/1960, Tech School Opening Ceremony report 1961, Mothers Club, Extra Rooms. The 26/3/1980 RTS Exhibition at Eastland articles include photographs of students Gary Martin (Visitor from Yarra Rd Primary), Caroline Ashton, Ashley Evans, Wayne Rust, Catherine Raeburnrts, ringwood tech

Two cards relating to the official opening of the school. First card: official opening of the Golden Square High School by the Hon. J. S. Bloomfield, M.L.A. Minister of Education Friday, April 23, 1965. On the inside list of member of staff and advisory council. Program of the opening ceremony. On the back a short history of the school. Second card: The Advisory Council, Headmaster, Staff and Students, cordially invites ….. Space for name.education, secondary, golden square

Depicts a sheep shearing demonstration with young boy in foreground held at the official opening ceremony of National Wool Museum on 21/12/1988. (Contact: Kevin Boyle, editor, Weekly Times, for permission for any further display).national wool museum, photographs

Used at the Moorooduc Station opening ceremony 14th Septembers 1991. Shire Presidant Councillor Pat Leech perfomed the striking of the Pin. The Pin was later removed for posterity and to be re-used when the line is re-opened to Baxter.Only one ever produced specifically for MRPS.Stained timber box of 200x40x50mm with maroon silk lining containing a gold plated rail dog spike/pin.No inscriptions of memorial plates. Striking marks and withrawing marks present with mild tarnishing.mrps, mornington railway preservation society, moorooduc station opening ceremony, 14-sept-1991, rail dog pin

Depicts the audience at the official opening ceremony of National Wool Museum on 21/12/88. Des Matthews and Laurie Conolan are visible in front foreground. (Contact: Kevin Boyle, editor, Weekly Times, for permission for any further display).national wool museum, photographs

A yellow programme with blue print. On the front cover are the words ' Back to Huntly celebrations to be held on the 8th & 9th April, 1939 in Recreation Reserve. Opening Ceremony at State School No. 306 on Saturday Morning 10 a.m. Executive Committee: President C.F. Sinclair. Treasurer: E.J. Morris. Vice-Presidents: T. Caelli and T. A. Burt. Asst. D.P. Munro Hon. Secretary T.L. Tucker. Boltons Print, Bendigo.school, history, huntly primary school, lydia chancellor, collection, school

The current Shire hall was built 1908 to replace the original shire hall which was demolished due to crumbling plaster in the brickwork. This mallet was used in the opening ceremony of the new shire hall to ceremonially lay the foundation stone at the commencement of the construction of the new hall.This item commemorates the opening of one of Winchelsea's most attractive heritage buildings.The old Shire office now known locally as the "tea trooms" was the political and administrational centre of the Winchelsea Shire before the amalgamation and formation of the Surf Coast Shire.wooden mallet with gothic style silver/pewter work. inscription on base of mallet.Presented to/ Cr. J. Mathison J.P./ President. Shire of Winchelsea./ On the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the Shire Hall 22. 1.08winchelsea, shire, mallet, opening, ceremony, foundation stone, j. mathison, silverwork, wood work, relic, artefact, new shire hall, president, councillor

Depicts of the Hon. Evan Walker cutting rope at official opening ceremony of National Wool Museum on 21/12/1988, watched by Tom Crocker, Collin Atkins and others. (Contact: Kevin Boyle, editor, Weekly Times, for permission for any further display).national wool museum, photographs

Booklet, 23 pages, detailing the construction of the Eppalock Reservoir. Printed on front cover 'State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. Construction of the Eppalock Reservoir on the Campaspe River'. Photograph on front cover shows the Campaspe River at Eppalock. Water flowing over the existing weir. Information contained in the booklet pertains to the history of weirs along the Campaspe and the development of the Eppalock project. Black and white photos of opening ceremony of build and historical photos of weirs.bendigo, waterworks, eppalock weir

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of five images of the official opening ceremony for the BTPS- 1/2/1975 as the Ballarat Tourist Tramway. .1 - Clyde Croft - BTPS Secretary speaking .2 - ditto .3 - Chairman of the SEC Mr Trethowan speaking - see also Reg item 2272. .4 - ditto .5 - Maurice Calnin, President of the BTPS speaking. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot, sec

Students in school uniform standing with teachers and the principal in the garden of the Shakespeare Grove campus, 1963. One of the students is about to raise the Australian flag on the flag pole during the opening ceremony celebrations of Shakespeare Grove. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.celebration, 1960s

Yields information about the Official opening of the BTPS operation in Wendouree Parade in 1974 and has a strong association with those involved.Set of 20 Kodachrome of the Official Opening day of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramway. .1 - BTPS Depot and associated trackwork with two people sitting on the door step. .2 - 40 and three single truckers lined up for the opening ceremony .3 - ditto .4 - Opening ceremony with speeches etc, the band (The Ballarat Memorial Soldiers Band) .5 - ditto .6 - ditto .7 - ditto .8 - ditto .9 - Bill Jessup holding the opening banner just after being broken - Clyde Croft in the cabin of the tram. .10 - close up of the front of 40 .11 - trams in Wendouree Parade] .12 - ditto .13 - 14 passing another tram at the loop .14 - 40 ditto .15 - Some enthusiasts hiding under the trees. .16 - turning the pole .17 - Gavin Young and Graham Jordan standing on front of 26 .18 - ditto .19 - putting the pole on the overhead .20 - Former driver? standing at the No. 2 end of 40. Photos from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, btps, wendouree parade, opening day, tram 40, tram 14, tram 27, tram 26

Nadia Kosodij and Michael Jaremijak cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Ukrainian hall in Suspension Street, Ardeer. march 1957. Mykola Dawydiuk, Secretary of the Ukrainian Association (left) and Leon Tomyn (right) both heavily involved with the project, take part in the opening ceremony.black and white photo

A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College opening ceremony held in the Gymnasium-Hall. On the platform are left to right - Mr. D. Shadforth, President of the S.R.C., Cr. H.W. Snell, Mayor and Mrs. Snell, Mr. Bloomfield, Minister of Education, Mr. S.J. Walters, The Principal and the Director of Education Major General A.H. Ramsay and Mrs. Ramsay. The flag covers the plaque which was unveiled by the Minister at the end of his address. The Bendigo 'Advertiser.' 19/2/1960.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, mr. g. shadforth, cr. h.w. snell, mrs. h.w. snell, mr. bloomfield, mr. s.h. walters, major-general a.h. ramsay, mrs. mrs. a.h. ramsay, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, history, building, buildings, place, students

Original photo in possession of Thomas Flanagan. Tatura Fruit Cannery group c.1924, Thomas Martin (Shire Secretary) far left; J.J. Hanlon; J.A.Carey; L.Whitney; W.Hunter; H.S.Davy; W.Wilson; E.J. Quini; D.C.Morrison; J.S.Hill;T.D.Edwards; W.A. Cullinan. Possibly the opening ceremony, 1919.Professional black & white photograph mounted of a group of men in suits.On back- list of names.tatura cannery

A printed sheet sent to guests for the Opening Ceremony of the National Conference of Legacy at the Victorian Arts Centre on 2 October 1998 in the presence of the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Deane. The document acted both as a ticket and an information sheet, and the event was organised by Past President Legatee D.J. Simonson.Part of documentation for the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. The presence of the Governor General is indicative of the importance of the event.Blue Legacy letterhead, black printing, white paper'Guests' handwritten in red biro 'This is how admittance will go out' in black biro.conference, 75th anniversary

HMAS Nirimba was a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) training base located at the former RAAF Station Schofields at Schofields, New South Wales, Australia. The University of Western Sydney, Nirimba Campus now occupy the site, which was also the scene of dress rehearsals for the 2000 Olympic Games opening ceremonyWooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia ofH.M.A.S. NirimbaH.M.A.S. Nirimba

The official opening of Samuel and Margaret Wynn House at Shakespeare Grove, 23 March 1969. The image shows community members watching the ceremonial opening and unveiling of the new building. The opening ceremony was performed by major donors Samuel and Margaret Wynn. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.celebration, fundraising, development

The Queen's Baton Relay has been the traditional curtain-raiser to the Commonwealth Games since 1958. It symbolises the gathering of people from across the Commonwealth. On 14 March 2005 Her Majesty placed a message in the baton at Buckingham Palace, signalling the start of a journey of almost 180,000 kilometres. The baton's journey to the opening ceremony took exactly one year and one day, arriving at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the opening ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games on 15 March 2006. It was the first baton relay to visit all 71 nations of the Commonwealth. Athletes and non-athletes alike shared the privilege of carrying the baton. In Bendigo two sites were chosen for events. Bendigo Stadium: Basketball and Wellsford Rifle Range: Full Bore Shooting.Baton in display box. Reproduction of actual object. Front panel has 36 inserts, base is narrower than top. Queens message button near top which unlike the original is not removable. Top is gold coloured, back is dark green. Box is black with black inner liner.Top of box: Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games / Queen's Baton Relaycommonwealth games 2006, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo sport

Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. This programme is a comprehensive guide to the opening ceremony and includes names of the organising committee and general information about the history of the Games.Colour printed programme. 31 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, illustrated, with maps. Front cover photograph of the Yarra River looking towards Melbourne CBD. Olympic rings at top of page. Stapled at fold.melbourne olympic games, olympic games 1956, city of bendigo tourism