Historical information

"Heatherlie " homes have been extended and are still operated under the auspices of the Uniting Church Australia. Invitation retained by Absalom family members for 44 years. "Heatherlie" name originated from owners of wooden house built by EB Phillips, furniture store owner. Name taken from mrs Annie Phillips (nee Bone) family home in Stawell.

Significance

Original document, invitation to dedication of "Heatherlie" by Mrs Ethel Mitchell, Moderator of Uniting Church in Victoria and the official opening
By the R Hon Malcolm Fraser, PM of Australia and Member of Wannon. Significant as "Heatherlie" was a community and government funded building program

Physical description

Rectangular white card with rounded corners.
Black print with black and red logo, Uniting Church.
Typewritten name, Mr. & Mrs. I. Absalom.
Varied size print, copperplate, capital letters and typewritten name inserted.

Inscriptions & markings

Logo of Uniting Church