Historical information

This perpetual cup was awarded to the winners of the Raft Race held each year on the Hazelwood Pondage, Gippsland. It was an activity held by the students of the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education, 1975 through to 1986. Known as the 'Six Metre Henk Miller Line Special' The cup was passed to the Federation University Historical Collection at Mt Helen Campus.

Physical description

Silver plated cup on bakelite base. Fine handle each side. Silver plate on base.

Inscriptions & markings

Base: G I A E - Annual Raft Race - Perpetual Trophy - Hazelwood Pondage
Cup: Names of those who participated each year