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 Celebrations on Saturday 16th march 1974 at the Flinders Monument in the precincts of St Paul's 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, matthew flinders

Also another photo of Barry Secombe with George Canning of Gelantipy after the naturalisation ceremonyBlack and white photograph of Councilor Barry Secombe with citizens of the year, Mal McCann and Bruce Carstaires, Australia Day at Nyerimilang Victoriacelebrations, officials, ceremony