Historical information
Trafalgar Day (21 October) was chosen to inaugurate the stone. The ceremony was performed by Lady Fraser who had generously organised a Fete in her property Norla to raise the funds for the dome. "Owing to the recent death of Simon Fraser (30 July 1919), the ceremony was as simple as possible." according to the Australian dating from the 25th October 1919.
Significance
Probably due to humidity and the apparent lack of thickness, the stone has become brittle and is now completely lost. There is sadly no depiction of it.
Physical description
Photograph depicting the place where the foundation of the Norla Dome was laid on the 21 October 1919 (Trafalgar Day) by Lady Fraser.
Subjects
References
- GYMNASIUM OF NOVEL DESIGN TO BE LIGHTED FROM DOME Article from Herald, Thursday 23 October 1919, page 13
- Foundation stone Australasian, Saturday 25 October 1919, page 46
