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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Medallion, 1988
... for the Australian Bicentenary... The Australian Bicentenary Symbol 1788 - 1988.... of Nunawading Crest Australia Festival The Australian Bicentenary Symbol ...Large Silver Plated Medal minted by the City of Nunawading for the Australian BicentenaryCity of Nunawading Crest Australia Festival The Australian Bicentenary Symbol 1788 - 1988.numismatics, medals - civic, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
RusCare Ltd. (formerly known as St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society)
Commemorative Stamps, Australia Post, circa 2007
... the celebration of the Russian-Australian Bicentenary in 2007..."Grand Duchess Maria of Russia" "Russian-Australian... during the celebration of the Russian-Australian Bicentenary ...The year 2007 marked two occasions for Russian migrants living in Australia, especially those who associate with the "White Movement" - the 200th year of diplomatic relations between Australia and the (then) Russian Empire (now the Russian Federation). These stamps also commemorate the first official visit of Grand Duchess Maria of Russia - heir of the Romanoff dynasty - to Australia.A sheet of 20 stamps issued by Australia Post during the celebration of the Russian-Australian Bicentenary in 2007, and the visit by the Grand Duchess Maria of Russia."Grand Duchess Maria of Russia" "Russian-Australian Bicentenary Official Visit 2007"postage stamps, russia, australia, grand duchess maria of russia, bicentenary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Medallion, 1988
... The medallion was to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary...The Australian Bicentenary (1788-1988) Medallion issued... Mitcham melbourne Medallion Memorabilia The Australian Bicentenary ...The medallion was to commemorate the Australian BicentenaryThe Australian Bicentenary (1788-1988) Medallion issued by the City of Nunawading for the Australia Day family festival. Silver coloured and is inscribed with the Nunawading Coat of Arms. Black square box with cream pad as lid and black felt like base for medallion to sit in.'as above'civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1988
... The Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988... vinyl medal box. The Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988 ...Silver coloured medal embossed with Nunawading crest presented on Australia Day Family Festival in a grey vinyl medal box.The Australian Bicentenary 1788 - 1988numismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Plate - Bicentenary of Australia, c. 1970
... Plate - Bicentenary of Australia... commemorating bicentenary of Australia, 1770-1970. Black and white... commemorating bicentenary of Australia, 1770-1970. Black and white ...Ironstone is a porous earthenware, made of clay mixed with feldspar. Patented in 1813 by Charles James Mason in Staffordshire, England, it was an immediate success, and ironstone blanks were decorated with transfer patterns or hand painting to imitate Chinese porcelain.Alpine white English ironstone Wood & Sons, plate commemorating bicentenary of Australia, 1770-1970. Black and white depiction of HMS 'ENDEAVOUR', Capt. James Cook, Coats of Arms for states of Australia, Australian Coat of Arms; background of state floral emblems.Front: 'To commemorate the Bi-Centenary of the Discovery of Australia 1770-1970' - black, around inner rim Back: Short history of James Cook's voyage to Australia. History of HMB 'Endeavour'. Makers mark.celebration, souvenir, australian souvenir, 1970, 1770, bicentenary, ironstone, english ironstone -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Bicentennial Lapel Pin c.1988
... australia bicentenary...The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988... Bicentennial Celebration in 1988 australia bicentenary captain arthur ...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. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Special medal, 20/01/1988
... to Mark Australian Bicentenary. They will be sold at Australia... Bicentenary. They will be sold at Australia Day celebrations on 26/1 ...City of Nunawading has struck 3000 commemorative medals to Mark Australian Bicentenary. They will be sold at Australia Day celebrations on 26/1/1988 for $3.arrowsmith, valda, brandenburg, john p, city of nunawading, australian bicentenary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Spoon, Perfection Plate P/L Australia, n.d
... crossing Australia, bicentenary and BHP logos beneath; 'AUSTRALIAN... Australia, bicentenary and BHP logos beneath; 'AUSTRALIAN ...Spoon, silver-plated, square badge; image of transport crossing Australia, bicentenary and BHP logos beneath; 'AUSTRALIAN BICENTENNIAL EXHIBITION 1988' - above.Back: 'Silver plated' - impressed 'Galaxy Made by Perfection Plate P/L Australia' - impressed -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Journal, Australian Bicentennial Authority, Tall Ships, Australia, 1988
... Authority to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary and commemorate its... Authority to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary and commemorate its ...Tall Ships, Australia, 1988 - official publication of Tall Ships Australia, an event organised by the Bicentennial Authority to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary and commemorate its maritime heritagetransport - shipping, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, australian bicentennial authority -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Tall Ships visit, c. 1985
... & Princes Piers for Australian Bicentenary, 1988. Programme for Tall... Piers for Australian Bicentenary, 1988. Programme for Tall Ships ...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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Australian Bicentenary, 1988
... of Australia to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988... of Australia to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Museum - Australia Day, 1988
... Tatura the-murray Photograph - original Tatura Museum - Australia ...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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Museum - Australia Day, 1988
... australia day bicentenary year phil mctier bill doller ...Photograph of Australia Day ceremony at Museum. Phil McTier, Bill Doller raising the flag. Flag pole inscription with Australia Day 1988 and Bicentennial logo. Garage in background and shops and houses in Hogan Street.Colour photograph of Bill Doller and Phil McTier raising flag at Australia Day ceremony, 1988. 2 copieson back: P. McTier and B. Dollertatura museum, australia day, bicentenary year, phil mctier, bill doller -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Medal, Bicentennial Memento for School Students, c.1988
... Australia -- history -- bicentenary...". Australia -- history -- bicentenary Michael meszaros Australian ...Illustrated presentation folder including design and text. Bi-fold four page card. Silver coloured metal medal. Obverse depicts in low relief a large group of students ascending stairs towards the Southern Cross. Titled at foot 'Education". FRONT COVER: "Bicentennial Memento for School Students" / INNER PAGES: "The Australian Bicentennial authority has produced this memento, for distribution to all school students in 1988, to commemorate our Bicentenary ~ "Designers: Medal Obverse: M. Meszaros | Medal Reverse: M. Tracey | Folder: Concept Studios Pty Ltd. / BACK COVER: "During 1988 we commemorate 200 years of Australia's history in the modern world and will be celebrating our Bicentenary in many different ways. But one thing that we should all be doing is thinking about what it is to be an Australian. We should be learning about our past, trying better to understand the present, and thinking of the part we can play in the Australia of the future. You are Australia's future. Keep this medallion as a reminder of this important year in our history".australia -- history -- bicentenary, michael meszaros, australian bicentennial -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, No Parallel
... to celebrate Australian Bicentenary, 1988. Deals with development... Authority to celebrate Australian Bicentenary, 1988. Deals ...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 -
National Wool Museum
Poster
... for the Australian bicentenary.... industry from 1788 to 1988, produced for the Australian bicentenary ...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 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Paul Hamlyn Pty, Ltd, Australia The First Hundred Years, 17.05.2021
... . Bicentenary of Australia Publication.... Bicentenary of Australia Publication Illustrated History Paul Hamlyn ...Facsimile of Picturesque Atlas of Australia 1888. Bicentenary of Australia PublicationEditor: The Hon. Andrew Gartan M.A., L.L.D., M.L.C. A4 Mustard Cover Book Victoria P 151-254, 255-312. Stawell Lithograph P 275. Information p 277 - 278First Centuary of European Settlement - Inside Front cover. Berthing at Semi Circular Quay Sydney - end of Lithograph engravings.illustrated history -
Sunbury & District Heritage Association Inc
Photograph, Bulla Primary School, 1988
... grounds during the Australian Bicentenary Celebrations, which... grounds during the Australian Bicentenary Celebrations, which ...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 -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Bronze Medallion, Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988, 1988
... “Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988” with wattle sprigs embossed..., Mulwala Bronze Medallion Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988 Bronze ...Distributed to all Show Societies to be presented as prizes at 1988 ShowBronze medallion in a hard case with red liningBicentenary logo embossed on case. Medallion had logo “Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988” with wattle sprigs embossed on upper side. “Federal Council of Agricultural Societies” embossed on under side. -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Work on paper - Newspaper article, Bicentennial gift
... efforts in tree planting as a part of their Australian Bicentenary... efforts in tree planting as a part of their Australian Bicentenary ...mt pleasant school, ballarat, bicentenary, michael taffe, francis ellis, tree planting -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, "The Tall Ships are coming to Australia", 1981
... in the Bicentenary tall ships "race" from England to Australia celebrations ...Promotional booklet for the first tall ships race in the Southern Hemisphere. Booklet to encourage participation in the Bicentenary tall ships "race" from England to AustraliaBooklet "The Tall Ships are coming to Australia" . Navy blue A4 size booklet with photo of tall ship on covercelebrations fetes and exhibitions, transport - shipping, tall ships, bicentenary, australia 1988 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The First Tourist, Margaret D. Guthrie, 1999
... Flinders Flinders bicentenary Australia - Exploration ...The full title of this publication is "The first tourist: commemorating the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders' voyage in the sloop Norfolk to Bribie Island and Moreton Bay, 1799-1999". It was sponsored by Pacific Harbour, Bribie Island with the assistance of the Regional Arts Development Fund. Although Flinders documented his voyage to Australia in his major work "Voyage to Terra Australia", little mention is made of his voyage to Bribie Island. However this publication claims Matthew Flinders as the first official tourist to Bribie Island. It was published to celebrate the bicentenary of his voyage.A book of 72 pages including plates, maps and illustrations. The cover is blue with white text and an illustration of a sailing sloop. It includes a bibliography.The full title of this publication is "The first tourist: commemorating the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders' voyage in the sloop Norfolk to Bribie Island and Moreton Bay, 1799-1999". It was sponsored by Pacific Harbour, Bribie Island with the assistance of the Regional Arts Development Fund. Although Flinders documented his voyage to Australia in his major work "Voyage to Terra Australia", little mention is made of his voyage to Bribie Island. However this publication claims Matthew Flinders as the first official tourist to Bribie Island. It was published to celebrate the bicentenary of his voyage.matthew flinders, flinders bicentenary, australia - exploration and settlement -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 56 September 1987
... • Australian Bicentenary 1988 • Recent Activities • Other Brief Items ... Festival • Bronze Sculpture Project • Australian Bicentenary 1988 ...Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Bruce Bence: Local fires and floods • September Meeting • Twentieth Anniversary Functions • Eltham Community Festival • Bronze Sculpture Project • Australian Bicentenary 1988 • Recent Activities • Other Brief Items The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Ticket, Western Victorian Games Opening Ceremony
... of the Australian Bicentenary celebrations in 1988. The inaugural games were... The Western Victorian Games were launched as a part of the Australian ...The Western Victorian Games were launched as a part of the Australian Bicentenary celebrations in 1988. The inaugural games were programmed to run from the 9th - 11th December 1988 and become an annual event. The event however, never continued after 1988. The opening ceremony was conducted at Founders Hall BCAE, later Federation University. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, From Eltham to Eltham 1988, 1988
... Historical Society on the occasion of Australia's bicentenary in 1988... to Eltham District Historical Society on the occasion of Australia's ...A gift from The Eltham Society, England to Eltham District Historical Society on the occasion of Australia's bicentenary in 1988. Script accompanying an 87 slide slide-show about Eltham, England. Includes photo on the inside cover of a group of people with names indicated by pieces of paper cut into arrow shapes with names written on and pasted onto photo. Bound booklet. 17 pages.HG Booklet 32bicentenary, bob harris, clifford crate, david brock, eltham society (london), harry gilham collection, lionel backhurst, margaret taylor, ruth fletcher, sally simmons -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Drawing - St. Mary’s Church, Caulfield
... /05/1988. Ecumenical order of service for Australia’s.... Ecumenical order of service for Australia’s Bicentenary. Four ...Two roneoed copies of St. Mary’s Anglican Church dated 15/05/1988. Ecumenical order of service for Australia’s Bicentenary. Four articles of ephemera relating to St. Mary’s Church of England. Printed leaflet in regards to a proposed meeting of the St. Mary’s Master Plan presentation circa 2000 for St. Mary’s Anglican Church.st. mary’s church, choir, ashton e. madame, robertson l., eggleston egan, bakewell guy, latham freda, allan’s, music stores, merton, orrong road, caulfield, merton dramatic society, glen eira road -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Photograph - landscape design plan, Planting Plan for 8 Cardigan St Ballarat, 1985
... in Australia with surviving layout and original documentation... in Australia with surviving layout and original documentation ...Michael Looker of the Royal Botanical Gardens Melbourne drew up the planting plans for restoring Ballarat's historic gardens at Hymettus in 1985 for Heritage Victoria. This was done as it was the only known intact Victorian era working-mans exhibition garden in Australia with surviving layout and original documentation and photographs. Restoration of the garden was aided by an Australian Bicentenary grant.historic gardens, ballarat, hymettus, royal botanical gardens, melbourne, lumley, looker, heritage victoria, exhibition garden. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Len Kenna, In the beginning there was only the land, 1988
... A book, published as part of the Australian Bicentenary...A book, published as part of the Australian Bicentenary ...A book, published as part of the Australian Bicentenary Celebrations on the history of the suburb of Bundoora. ... Includes photographs, maps and index. Local history of the outer Melbourne suburb of Bundoora, from the original Wurundjeri people through to its development as a thriving suburb in the 1980s ; section entitled "The Aborigines" (pp.14-21) discusses the traditional way of life of the Wurundjeri people prior to European settlement.bundoora, bundoora hall, hospitals, jane mckimmie, janefield, janefield church, john mckimmie, la trobe university, marvellous melbourne, mont park, mont park psychiatric hospital, plenty river, william shillinglaw, wurundjeri, yan yean reservoir -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Alma Doepel, 1988
... of the Australian Bicentenary celebrations marking 200 years since... the tall ships race in 1988 - this was part of the Australian ...There was a program to send young legatees on trips on the Alma Doepel sailing ship through the 1980s and 90s. The photos are date stamped with '88 1 21' meaning 21 January 1988. The paper label mentions the tall ships race in 1988 - this was part of the Australian Bicentenary celebrations marking 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships. The articles from the Answer show timetables and criteria for nomination of junior legatees to be selected on the trips. One of these articles mentions the war service of the Alma Doepel - the only ship with served in World War II that was still active in 1995. See other items regarding Alma Doepel. These photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.A record of a Legacy providing amazing experiences for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.Black and white photo x 4 of Junior Legatees on the Alma Doepel in 1988.White paper label handwritten in blue pen 'Tall Ships Race. January 1988. Katie Sticpewich, Melbourne and Susan Clarke, Hobart'.junior legatee outing, alma doepel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel, Bicentennial Portland Tea Towel, c. 1988
... The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988... of Australian. Visit by Tall Ships. Brown 'rope' circle surrounding ...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