This plaque commemorates the official opening of an occasional child care centre and pre-school in South St, Wodonga in 1989 by the Governor of Victoria Dr. Davis McCaughey. With strong population growth in Wodonga community services had expanded rapidly throughout the 1980s. The first child minding centre had opened in 1975. BY 1987 Upper Murray Family Care provided full-day family day care and occasional care and there were also 2 private child care centres. By 1986 there were 350 full-time places and 75 part-time places, but pre-schools were unable to fill the demand for another 511 applicants. This new facility helped to ease a little of the problem. As well as the inscription included here, the name of the Mayor, all members of the Wodonga Council, City Engineer, Architect and Builder are listed on the plaque.This item illustrates an important development in the provision of pre-school and child care services in Wodonga.A bronze rectangular plaque with detailed inscription, designed to be attached to the wall of a building. There is a hole in each corner for bolts to be inserted. The text is raised above the surface of the plaque. It features the symbol of the shield of the Rural City of Wodonga in the top left corner.fiction"RURAL CITY OF WODONGA WODONGA OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE CENTRE AND SOUTH STREET PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE OFFICIALLY OPENED BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR. DAVIS MCCAUGHEY, A.C., GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA ON 9TH DAY OF MAY 1989child care facilities wodonga, children's services wodonga, pre-schools wodonga

Colour photograph of the Federation University Student Residences behind gum trees.federation university student residences, mount helen campus

Colour photograph of the Federation University Student Residences behind gum trees.federation university student residences, mount helen campus

Colour photograph of the Federation University Student Residences behind gum trees.federation university student residences, mount helen campus

Colour photograph of the Federation University SMB Campus, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.smb library, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, ballarat technical art school, administration building, former wesley church, former ballarat gaol

Colour photograph a space in the 'Airport Lounge in the Federation University T Building.buildings, mount helen campus, t building, airport lounge

Colour photograph a space in the 'Airport Lounge in the Federation University T Building.buildings, mount helen campus, t building, airport lounge

Colour photograph a space in the 'Airport Lounge in the Federation University T Building.buildings, mount helen campus, t building, education faculty

Federation University Mt Helen Campus Y building under construction.y building, buildings, science, mt helen campus, federation university, construction

The Federation University Mount Helen Campus Y building under contruction. y building, mount helen campus, federation university, buildings, construction

24 images of Federation University Mount Helen Campus from the airmount helen, aerial, mount helen campus

Colour photorgraph of Clare Gervasoni as Victorian Collections training at Federation University.clare gervasoni, victorian collections, federation university, computer laboratory

Dorothy Wickham is photpgraphed at the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, Federation Universitydorothy wickham, geoffrey blainey research centre

In 206-7 the Science (S) building was being refurbished and repurposed.Two photographs of laboratories in the Mount Helen S Building pre refurbishment.federation university, science building, mount helen s building, labororatory

Contains copy of photo from Campbell St 1911 - Grades VII and VIII; original photos of Grey St School, named and un-named class photos, notes on history of school from 1870 by I. T. Maddern, report on official opening of school on Grey St in 1912, photos of dress-up days, newspaper articles, dated and undated photos. Class photos from 1918 Gr 4 & Gr 3, 1918 Gr VI & IV; 1920 Gr V, 1922?; 1920 Gr VI; 1923?, Higher Elementary School (HES) photos 1922 and D Form,Contains early photos from Campbell Street, and from Grey Street dating from the official opening in 1912.4 Ring, black plastic cover labelled "Pre-1930" on front and on spine

Digital photographReceived by the Norwood Pre-School Parents Club

Digital photographReceived by the Norwood Pre-School Parents Club

Digital photographReceived by the Norwood Pre-School Parents Club

Each year a new Student Senate is elected. Members of the Senate are given a T-Shirt indicating they are a Student Representative.Blue short sleeve shirt with white writingOn back: "STUDENT SENATE REP" On front: "Federation" STUDENT SENATE - YOUR VOICE" student senate, student representative, elected, t-shirt

Five colour photographs showing snow on the Federation University Mount Helen Campussnow, mount helen, federation university, e.j. barker library, tree of knowledge, mt helen campus

Colour photograph of Federation University Arts Adademy Students in the Camp Street Campus.buildings, arts academy, camp street, students, student activity

Colour photograph of Federation University Arts Adademy Students in the Camp Street Campus.buildings, arts academy, camp street, students

Snowman and snow around the Federation University Childcare Centre at Mount Helen Campus.snow, mount helen, childcare centre, snowman

Federation University Australia showcased its students and research at a luncheon for His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO, at the Mt Helen Campus on Sunday, 8 April. The University’s student leaders and academics joined other dignitaries and business representatives for the special event. “The University is deeply honoured to host HRH The Earl of Wessex and share his passion for volunteerism and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award,” Professor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor, said. Prior to the luncheon HRH The Earl of Wessex experienced a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at the University. The program included showing HRH The Earl of Wessex concept plans for a refurbished Sports Science facility at the Mt Helen Campus.  Guests were treated to a performance by the Arts Academy’s renowned vocal ensemble Word of Mouth. At the conclusion of the luncheon, HRH The Earl of Wessex planted a tree at the Student Commons Courtyard. The visit to the University by HRH The Earl of Wessex was the first by a member of the Royal Family since Prince Charles visited in 1974. HRH The Earl of Wessex was in Australia to attend the Commonwealth Games and undertake additional engagements to recognise and promote The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia. HRH The Earl of Wessex, who is the Chair of The Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, attended 32 engagements across Melbourne, Ballarat, Hobart, Brisbane, and Adelaide, from formal receptions, Award presentations, meetings with government officials and the community sector, to meeting Award Participants and their families at community centres.  The events enabled HRH The Earl of Wessex to engage with over 1,000 young people undertaking the Award, and over 3,400 Award volunteers and supporters who will have the opportunity to discuss their activities and showcase the work being done to help young Australians dream big, challenge themselves and find their purpose, passion and place in the world. HRH The Earl of Wessex’s visit celebrates significant milestones and growth in the diversity of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program in Australia.  “The Award’s relevance to all young Australians is as important today as it was when it started over 60 years ago,” Mr Peter Kaye AM, Chief Executive Officer of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia, said. “Employers in particular are recognising the ‘soft skills’ that are so necessary for a well prepared future employee.”Invitation and dress code in a gold envelope. Addressed "Ms Clare Gervasoni Curator, Art & Historical Colelctions Federation University Australia Mt Helen Campus"prince edward, earl of wessex, helen bartlett, visitors, royal visit

Federation University Mount Helen Campus was open to students in 1970. In that year Mr Dowling as photographed beside a big Tasmanian bluegum which was used a the centre Mount Helen Campus concept plan, and later became known as the Tree of Knowledge. Mr Dowling watered the tree after it was planted by his mother, Elizabeth Downing, on Arbour Day 1896. Mrs Downing raised her large family on the site of the Mount Helen Campus, which included an orchard and milking cows. The Tree of Knowledge is actually two trees, the trunks have fused together over time, and there is further evidence of fusion. The Downing farmhouse was situated in the vicinity of the present Administration and Caro Conference Centre buildings and the tree was planted beside the "dunny". It was carefully watered by the nine Downing children from a brick-lined well situated under what is now the Albert Coates Building. As the tree grew to maturity, it was used to hang a meat safe after slaughtering a sheep for the family table. Some years ago, when the foundations were being dug for the E-Building, an old rusted percussion pistol was found. One of Mrs Downing's sons, at that time well into his nineties, remembered getting into trouble for playing with it without permission, and losing it. The land was purchased in 1966 as part of a 241-acre site for Ballarat's new tertiary institution. When the architects and planners inspected the site, they decided "The Big Tree" must remain as a central landmark in preparing the layout of the campus amenities. In 1982, the spread of the tree was 36 metres, girth 7 metres, and height 36 metres. By 2003 the spread was 39.5 metres (N-S) and 35.5 metres (E-W), girth 7.75 metres, and height 42.5 metres. A man in overalls and jacket stands beside the Federation University Tree of Knowledge. Stage one buildings on the Mount Helen Campus are evident in the background.elizabeth downing, downing, tree of knowledge, big tree, mount helen campus, mount helen