Historical information

This certificate was presented at the East Gippsland Shire Council Australia Day celebrations on 26.1.2003.
The veiling of McKillops bridge was a 'Year of the Outback' event. The event was organised by Orbost resident, Sr Helen Barnes RSJ. to show solidarity with rural people. The local community transformed the bridge into "a symbol of communal love and hope", when its sides were draped with hundreds of personal messages.
McKillop's Bridge, located high in the Snowy Mountains, is named after George McKillop, a pioneering explorer of the area. The bridge is a vital link for isolated farming communities living beyond the Bonang highway.

Significance

The Veiling of McKillops Bridge was a significant community event.

Physical description

A large framed certificate. An Australia Day Community Event certificate for January 2003. The frame is silver The certificate has white, green and blue print on a blue background.

Inscriptions & markings

presented to "Veiling of McKillops Bridge on frame corner AMS
by East Gippsland Shie Council
signed by Cr P. Bommer (mayor)