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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Sir Ninian Stephen shaking a cub's hand, 1988
... Photograph of Sir Ninian Stephen shaking a cub's hand...Ninian Stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife....Photograph of Sir Ninian Stephen shaking a cub scout's hand...SIR NINIAN STEPHEN & CUB/1988 [handwritten on reverse... Stephen shaking a cub's hand Photograph Photograph of Sir Ninian ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of Sir Ninian Stephen shaking a cub scout's hand in front of a white car with a line of brownies standing in the background.SIR NINIAN STEPHEN & CUB/1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Sir Ninian Stephen, 1982-1991
... Sir Ninian Stephen...sir ninian stephen...The Rt. Hon. Sir Ninian Stephen dated 11 August 1982. Used... Ninian Stephen The Rt. Hon. Sir Ninian Stephen dated 11 August ...The Rt. Hon. Sir Ninian Stephen dated 11 August 1982. Used for fundraising appeal in 1991. See written catalogue for more information.sir ninian stephen, fundraising appeal, 1991 -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man greeting a line of children, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife....Photograph of man (Sir Ninian Stephen) greeting a line...SIR NINIAN STEPHEN TALKS/TO CUBS, C.I. 1988 [handwritten... Ninian Stephen) greeting a line of boys gathered on a paddock ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of man (Sir Ninian Stephen) greeting a line of boys gathered on a paddock with agapanthus in the backgroundSIR NINIAN STEPHEN TALKS/TO CUBS, C.I. 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group walking through a garden, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... Ninian Stephen) walking along a gravel path followed by a group...CARROL SHULZ (CI MANAGER)/+ SIR NINIAN STEPHEN/WITH MANY... (Churchill Island Manager and Sir Ninian Stephen) walking along ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of two men (Churchill Island Manager and Sir Ninian Stephen) walking along a gravel path followed by a group of people.CARROL SHULZ (CI MANAGER)/+ SIR NINIAN STEPHEN/WITH MANY CUBS, SCOUTS,/BROWNIES + GUIDES! [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people climbing stairs to a viewing platform, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife...., Sir Ninian Stephen, Lady Stephen) climbing stairs to the Jack...GRANT MEMBRY, CHRISTINE GRAYDEN,/SIR NINIAN STEPHEN, LADY... people (Grant Membry, Christine Grayden, Sir Ninian Stephen, Lady ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of four people (Grant Membry, Christine Grayden, Sir Ninian Stephen, Lady Stephen) climbing stairs to the Jack Oswin viewing platform.GRANT MEMBRY, CHRISTINE GRAYDEN,/SIR NINIAN STEPHEN, LADY STEPHEN 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of four people walking, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife...., Lady & Sir Ninian Stephen) walking along a dirt driveway...CR GREG PRICE, RANGER GRANT MEMBRY,/LADY + SIR NINIAN... Price, Grant Membry, Lady & Sir Ninian Stephen) walking along ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of four people (Cr Greg Price, Grant Membry, Lady & Sir Ninian Stephen) walking along a dirt driveway in front of a group of other people.CR GREG PRICE, RANGER GRANT MEMBRY,/LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group of people standing on a walkway, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... Oswin, Lady Stephen &Sir Ninian Stephen, and Cr Greg Price...JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN, LADY STEPHEN,/SIR NINIAN STEPHEN... Ninian Stephen, and Cr Greg Price) standing and talking ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of group of people (including Jack Oswin, Coral Oswin, Lady Stephen &Sir Ninian Stephen, and Cr Greg Price) standing and talking in the foreground on a wooden walkway.JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN, LADY STEPHEN,/SIR NINIAN STEPHEN, CR GREG PRICE [handwritten on reverse in pen] 3 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of three people walking, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife....Photograph of three people (Carrol Shultz, Sir Ninian... Shultz, Sir Ninian Stephen, and Lady Stephen) walking through ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of three people (Carrol Shultz, Sir Ninian Stephen, and Lady Stephen) walking through the herb garden at Churchill Island. Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen, carrol schultz -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group standing in front of the cannon, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife....VISIT BY LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN TO C.I./1988... cannon VISIT BY LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN TO C.I./1988 ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of group of people gathered together talking in front of the Churchill Island cannonVISIT BY LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN TO C.I./1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of four people, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife....CR GREG PRICE, LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN,/? 1988... to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of four people standing in front of a group of cubs and brownies.CR GREG PRICE, LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN,/? 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of five people standing in a garden, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife....Photograph of five people (Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen...L-R/SIR NINIAN + LADY STEPHEN, LISA/PRICE, CR GREG PRICE... (Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen, Lisa Price, Cr Greg Price, Cr ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of five people (Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen, Lisa Price, Cr Greg Price, Cr Stan Gates) standing in the Churchill Island garden amongst rosemary bushesL-R/SIR NINIAN + LADY STEPHEN, LISA/PRICE, CR GREG PRICE, SHIRE OF PI PRES/CR STAN GATES 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group of six people talking, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife....JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN,/LADY STEPHEN, SIR NINIAN/STEPHEN.... JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN,/LADY STEPHEN, SIR NINIAN/STEPHEN, CR ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of six people standing on a wooden walkway with the two men in the front talking.JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN,/LADY STEPHEN, SIR NINIAN/STEPHEN, CR GREG PRICE [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Convocation and oration to commemorate the Centenary of Horticultural Education at Burnley, 1991
... sir ninian stephen... Ninian Stephen, 2 copies... Stephen, 2 copies vcah burnley centenary sir ninian stephen 1991 ...Program of event, which included Oration delivered by Sir Ninian Stephen, 2 copiesvcah, burnley, centenary, sir ninian stephen, 1991 -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a white car, 1988
... Ninian Stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife. churchill island ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of a parked white car with a flag mounted to the bonnet with cubs and brownies approaching the vehicle.THE STEPHENS ARRIVE AT C.I. 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a woman standing in the garden, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of a woman (Lady Stephen) holding a bouquet and standing in the garden behind a lavender bush.LADY STEPHEN IN C.I./GARDEN 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group gathered in front of the cannon, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of a group of adults and children gathered together talking, in front of the Churchill Island cannonVISIT TO C.I. BY SIR NINIAN + LADY/STEPHEN1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people standing on a wooden walkway, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... ninian stephen ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of three people (Jack Oswin, Coral Oswin, and Lady Stephen) standing and talking in the foreground on a wooden walkway, and a group of people gathered in the background.JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN, LADY STEPHEN/AT CONSERVATION HILL VIEWING PLATFORM [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people standing on a wooden walkway, 1988
... ninian stephen... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.... Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of three people (Jack Oswin, Coral Oswin, and Lady Stephen) standing and talking in the foreground on a wooden walkway, and a group of people gathered in the background.JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN,/LADY STEPHEN/1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man talking to group of boys, 1988
... Photograph of governor-general Sir Ninian Stephen talking... Sir Ninian Stephen talking to a group of cub scouts ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades.Photograph of governor-general Sir Ninian Stephen talking to a group of cub scouts in a paddock.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man standing above a crowd
... Photograph of a man in a suit (Sir Ninian Stephen) standing... (Sir Ninian Stephen) standing above a crowd of people in front ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows photographs taken from around the Heritage Precinct.Photograph of a man in a suit (Sir Ninian Stephen) standing above a crowd of people in front of a large booth with the Churchill Island shoreline visible in the background.PAGE 1/SPEECHES [written on reverse in pen] catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Eric Juckert Mural, 1988
... to Gov. General Sir Ninian Stephens and Lady Stephens... to Gov. General Sir Ninian Stephens and Lady Stephens ...Photograph donated by Anne Davie 4/6/2020 Mural has been moved to Cowes Primary School for safekeeping during the Cultural Centre demolition and rebuilding. Joy NivenColour photograph of the Cowes Cultural Centre Mural with Eric Juckert, mural artist, explaining the mural's contents to Gov. General Sir Ninian Stephens and Lady Stephens (not in the photo). cowes cultural centre mural, eric juckert, eric juckert mural, phillip island, anne davie -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 24 January 1988
... by the Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. Major Joshua... General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. Major Joshua Gay ...Bicentenial celebrations at Corowa were attended by the Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. Major Joshua Gay was Officer Commanding " A " Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Collection of 4 colour photographs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles armoured vehicle display in Corowa Riverside Park following the Bicentenial Parade 24 January 1988. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... guests included : Governor general Sir Ninian Stephen & Lady.... Official guests included : Governor general Sir Ninian Stephen ...Collection of 5 colour photographs of saluting dais at Corowa for the Bicentenial Parade 24 January 1988. Official guests included : Governor general Sir Ninian Stephen & Lady Stephen, Lieutenant Colonel A. Powell, Colonel C. Brewer, Lieutenant Colonel J. Boyce, Colonel J.A. Neale. 8/13 VMR participated with Light Horse Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current vehicles. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people and brownies, 1988
... Photograph of two people (Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen... and brownies Photograph Photograph of two people (Sir Ninian and Lady ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades.Photograph of two people (Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen) standing in front of a line of adult brownies and scouts.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Rats of Tobruk Memorial Canberra Coasters, 1983
... by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephen... of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephen This item is part of a collection ...This memorial commemorates the historic siege of Tobruk. The memorial is based on the one in the Tobruk War Cemetery, built by Royal Australian Engineers during the siege. That memorial has since been destroyed. The original marble inscription stone was brought back to Australia after the war and is incorporated in the obelisk in Canberra. The memorial was unveiled on 13 April 1983 by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Ninian StephenThis item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A group of 3 coasters produced to commemorate the unveiling of the Tobruk Memorial in Canberra on 13 April 1983. In top left "CANBERRA TOBRUK/MEMORIAL/UNVEILED 13 APRIL 1983"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group walking through garden, 1988
... Photograph of group of people (including Sir Ninian... (including Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen) walking through the herb ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades.Photograph of group of people (including Sir Ninian and Lady Stephen) walking through the herb garden behind Amess House.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Bicentennial Memento School Students 1988, 1988
... as a reminder of this important year in our history. Signed Ninian... as a reminder of this important year in our history. Signed Ninian ...This medal was produced in 1988 by the Australian Bicentennial Authority as a memento for distribution to all school students in Australia. It was one of many medals struck to commemorate 200 years of European settlement in Australia.This medal is of some interest as it is a memento of Australia’s Bicentennial celebrations and it is one that all school children in Warrnambool and district would have received at that time. This silver circular medal has five stars and a large group of men, women and children some of whom are holding hands and dancing on the reverse. On the obverse is a geometrical shaped logo and two sprays of leaves. The medal is encased in a three page green , gold, blue and red coloured card folder The inside area has the Australian flag and streamers. Medal: AUSTRALIA on reverse. AUSTRALIAN BICENTENARRY 1788-1988 On the back cover of the folder: A Coat of Arms and Governor General of Australia 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. Signed Ninian Stephen bicentennary, schools -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Certificate, Honours and Awards, 1988
... The Order of Australia (Signed) Ninian Stephen Governor... of Australia (Signed) Ninian Stephen Governor-General of Commonwealth ...As Penleigh Boyd wrote in his obituary to his mother: "In 1988, Patricia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to opera involving many years of voluntary work on the Board of the Australian Opera - work which she greatly enjoyed involving travel, music and meeting many interesting and entertaining people. She was also a Life Member and former President of the National Gallery of Victoria Women's Association." The Walsh Street Archive also holds the medal associated with this honour (item F126).Certificate on a presentation board with 4 corners holding it in place, contained in a envelope with Mrs Dorothea Patricia Davies, AM.The Order of Australia (Signed) Ninian Stephen Governor-General of Commonwealth of Australia and Chancellor of the Order of Australia. To Dorothea Patricia Davies Greeting. Whereas with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The second, Queen of Australia and Sovereign of the Order of Australia, I have been pleased to appoint you to be a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. I do by these Presents appoint you to be a Member in the General Division of the said Order and authorise you to hold and enjoy the dignity of such appointment together with Membership in the said Order and all privileges thereunto appertaining. Given at Government House, Canberra, under the seal of the Order of Australia this thirteenth day of June 1988. By His excellency's Command. (Signed) David I Smith Secretary of the Order of Australia. -
Conservation Volunteers
Memorabilia: Cyclone Sylvaspade, Australian Bicentenary 1988, Cyclone Sylvaspade - Senator Graham Richardson planted a tree using this spade at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum to mark ATCV's work at the Australian Bicentennial, 1988 (exact)
... and launched it with the then Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephens... and launched it with the then Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephens ...The spade is a memento of the planting of a tree by the responseible Commonealth Minister to recognise the contribution of ATCV and ATCV volunteers to repair of the Australian environment. At the time ATCV had been operating in Ballarat for six years. ATCV volunteers had planted 192,000 trees from April 1987- March 1988. Senator Richardson was then Minister for the Arts and the Environment in the Hawke ALP Government and on 17 November 1988 he planted a tree using this spade at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum (at which ATCV volunteers had planted trees which are (by 2010) fully grown and a significant feature of the site). Peter Hiscock was director of Sovereign Hill as well as President of ATCV and among the most significant leaders of ATCV (now CVA). The spade also symbolises the recovery of ATCV (then a small and struggling community group) from near closure owing to the effects of the 1987 recession. The Cyclone Sylvaspade concept was component project of the Australian Bicentennial celebrations aimed at recognising organisations which had contributed positively to conservation of Australia's environment. The concept was originated and driven by Dr Wilf Crane of the CSIRO Division of Forestry and a highly regarded forester and environmentalist and champion of the cause of rejuvenating Australia's degraded landscape with trees. At the naming of a road after him in Canberra he was described as a: "enthusiast, a man of conviction, action, humility and simplicity". Wilf conceived the project, developed the tree planting spade with Boral Cyclone and the Institute of Foresters of Australia and launched it with the then Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephens at the new Parliament House. Cyclone has been a brand name for a manufacturer of good quality hand tools for over a century. It is likely manufacturing was still done in Australia at the time of manufacture of the Sylvaspade. Much of it has now moved offshore, particuarly to China and Taiwan.This object is historically significant because it is a memento of a significant national event, the 200th anniversary of European settlement and the start of a process of environmental change which has had negative consequences and which demands a commitment to conserving the uniques Australian national environment. It recognised the achievement of ATCV in tree planting over six years. The Cyclone Sylvaspade is a practical memento and having the responsible Commonwealth Minister plant a tree with it was highly symbolic of ATCV's practical commitment to repair of our environment all over Australia. It was also used by the Victorian Premier, Hon John Brumby, to plant a tree at the reopening of the Boral Asphalt plant, Ballarat, in April 2010. The spade is No. 12 of a limited edition. This item is a functional tree planting spade called a "Cyclone Sylvaspade", mounted on a block of wood with a plaque. The handle of the spade is made of grey plastic, the haft is light, stained wood, and the blade is manufactured to resemble silver and has engravings. It was donated by the Boral company and presented to ATCV by the Minister of Arts and the Environment, Senator Graham Richardson after he had planted a tree to mark the occasion at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, BallaratOn the stem of the spade here is a label showing the logo of the Boral company which reads "SYLVASPADE Tree Planting Spade - Made in Australia." On the blade is engraved "Cyclone - NUMBER 0012 - SYLVASPADE - 1788-1988" together with the logo of the Australian Bicentennial Authority. The spade is mounted on a sturdy polished wooden board on which there is a brass-coloured plate bearing the words: "PRESENTED BY SENATOR THE HON GRAHAM RICHARDSON TO AUSTRALIAN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT 17TH NOVEMBER 1988 DONATED BY BORAL LIMITED"of, trust, ballarat, memento, australian, australia, environment, conservation, atcv, for, volunteers, cyclone, sylvaspade, senator graham richardson, 1788 1988 australian, bicentennial, boral, spade, sovereign hill, 17th november 1988, 1988, minister for arts and environment, tree planting, institute, foresters, dr, wilf, crane