Historical information

One of a number of photoboards commissioned by Latrobe City to celebrate the centenary of his 1899 birth.

Significance

The Sir Macfarlane Burnet Library at Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon, was dedicated in 2001. Mac and his sisters Doris and Annie attended Traralgon State School, then located in Campbell Street. The school library holds the collection of photoboards celebrating the centenary of his birth.

Physical description

Reproduction of painting of Frank Macfarlane Burnet (1960-1961) by William Dargie; original held by National Portrail Gallery, Canberra, ACT.