Historical information

This Plaque was presented to the Shire of Ballarat for THE MOST OUTSTANDING entry in the annual Begonia Festival Grand Parade,which is held each year during week end of February/March to celebrate the beautifull Begonias and promote Ballarat.

Significance

In recognition of Shire of Ballarat's outstanding entry in the 1991 Begonia Festivals Grand Parade

Physical description

A Rectangular frame of light brown wood with a black metal plague engraved in silver.

Inscriptions & markings

THE COURIER - EDGAR BARTROP AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING ENTRY IN THE 1991 BEGONIA FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE. Awarded To SHIRE OF BALLARAT. PRESENTED IN HONOUR OF EDGAR BARTROP OBE. FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN OF THE BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION.