Historical information

Commemorates the 1984/85 celebrations to commemorate the 150th year of white settlement in Victoria - firstly by the Henry Bros in 1834 at Portland and by Batman and others and Yarra River in 1835. Both of these settlements came from Tasmania. It also celebrates the opening of a small mall in Orbost (Lawson Mall) in April 1985

Significance

This item is significant because it commemorates the opening of a small mall in Orbost (Lawson Lane Mall), and also the 150th year of white settlement in Victoria.

Physical description

Small copper or brass plaque with inscriptions. Holes at 4 corners. Plaque is damaged around the edges.

Inscriptions & markings

LAWSON LANE MALL
This Project Commemorates
The 150th Anniversary of Victoria
Celebrated in 1984/85
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LAWSON LANE MALL was
Officially opened on
The 17th April 1985 by
Cr. Hans Sumberg
President of the Shire of Orbost