Historical information

The exhibition 'Making a Nation' was conceived and constructed by the City of Greater Bendigo in honour of the centenary of Federation. It highlighted Bendigo's contribution to the formation of the nation by citizens such as Sir John Quick.

Physical description

a A4 sized letter inviting Jack Lockett to attend the opening at the Old Post Office of the Making a Nation Exhibition on 9th May 2001.
b Invitation to Jack Lockett to the opening of the Making a Nation Exhibition. It is a replica of a 1901 invitation for a reception to meet the Duke & Duchess of York to celebraste the opening of the First Australian Parliament.