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Photograph (Item), John Alsop, Lady Maie Casey, Lord Richard Casey, and Sam Dimmick in formal dress, 1967

  • Four people (three men and one woman) stand in a row looking at the camera. They wear formal dress.

    John Alsop, Lady Maie Casey, Lord Richard Casey, and Sam Dimmick in formal dress

Historical information

International House held their tenth anniversary Commemoration Dinner on 30th June, 1967, attended by approximately 300 guests, including Lady and Lord Casey (then the Governor-General). The Caseys presented the House with "a pair of valuable silver candlesticks" to celebrate, having been associated with the House since its establishment. Also in attendance were esteemed guests such as the High Commissioner for Singapore and the Ambassador for Indonesia, indicating the growing prominence of International House as an institution of note in Australia.

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References

  • Larkins, Frank. International House Melbourne 1957-2016. Melbourne University Press: 2018. ISBN/ISSN: 9780522872125
  • International House Council Minutes, 1967
  • 'To Melbourne for Dinner'. The Canberra Times, July 4, 1967.
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