Historical information

The book was produced by James Hardie for the 21st Australia Architectural Convention and was a study for future development for Sunbury. In 1973 the National Architectural Convention took place in the Memorial Hall with the prime minister Gough Whitlam opening the event. Stawell Street was closed temporarily to allow for a an A-frame Comalco building to be erected near the Memorial Hall. After the event the building was relocated to Rupertswood and erected in the college grounds.

Significance

At the time the Convention was an important event to be held in Sunbury.

Physical description

A paper bound book of 157 pages with an aerial photograph of a rural landscape on the wrap-around cover. The title and producers detail are printed in black on the front cover.

Inscriptions & markings

A STUDY FOR AN AUSTRALIAN NEW TOWN.