Book, Victorian and Melbourne Centenary Celebrations Council, "The Official Centenary Guide and Souvenir", 1934

Historical information

Produced by the Victorian and Melbourne Centenary Celebrations 1934-1935. An extensive four month event was planned. Includes a short section of the history of Victoria and Melbourne, Education, Religious Activities, Public Utilities, Primary production, places of interest, Instructions, Pleasure Resorts and Sporting. The Utilities included the Victorian Railways, MMTB, Police, Melbourne Harbour Trust and the SEC. Includes many advertisements for car dealers, manufacturers, insurance and hotels.

Significance

Yields information about the Melbourne Centenary Celebrations in 1934.

Physical description

Book - 222 pages - 7 sections, glued cover with many black and white photos and advertisements.

Inscriptions & markings

Has pencil marks on the front and inside front cover and in marks on the outside rear cover.

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