Australian Bicentennial Authority programme kit with pamphlets and briefs for the Western Australian Bicentennial Programme Programme's projects. a. Folder file, blue, silver, yellow, green and red stripes across the front, with Bicentennial logo and "The Australian / Bicentennial / Authority" underneath. Contains b-x. b. Covering letter outlining all the projects which were to be financed, plus several still at the proposal. Entitled "What's on in WA for the Bicentenary". c. "Expansion of Golden Mile Museum at Kalgoorlie by the Western Australian Museum"; outlines the project to build the new building, and their provision of a $700,000 grant d. "Bicentennial Maritime History of Australia Resource Kit for Schools": audio visual material, student text and Teacher's guide to be produced and distributed to schools free of charge. e. "Bicentennial Zoo Education Resource Centre, Perth Zoo": construction of a multi-use community Education Resource Centre. f. "Restorations in the Town of Cossack": the preservation and restoration of 3 historic buildings in Cossack. g. "The Old Farm at Strawberry Hill - Albany": construction to improve access, restoration work. h. "Marlston Hill Bicentennial Lookout, Bunbury": construction of lookout tower and recreational facilities at Marlston Hill. i. "A New "Gloucester Tree" at Pemberton": selection of another 200 year old tree to replace existing tree. j. "The Upgrading of Tranby House": to visitor facilities. k. "Reconstruction work on the Holy Trinity Church, York": construction of replacement bell tower. l. "Restoration of Oliver's Hill Gun Battery, Rottnest Island". m. "Western Australian Maritime Museum Bicentennial Displays": mounting of a permanent exhibition at Fremantle, dealing with Maritime history. n. "Bicentennial Alcoa Coach in Residence Program": sponsoring the world's best coaches to work with W.A. sporting associations. o. "Labour - The Visual Record": the production of a catalogue and display of the visual art material produced by the Trade Union movement. p. "Restoration and Preservation of Wharinger Residence, Derby" q. "Restoration of the Guidons and Colours of WA Military Units": conservation of colours and guidon, removal from Kings Park War Memorial to Army Museum. r. "Replacement of the York Swing Bridge" s. "Trigg Beach Access for People with Disabilities" t. "Commonwealth-funded Bicentennial activities in W.A. u. Pamphlet: "Australia's Bicentenary: Activities for All Australians" lists events that encompass all Australians. v. Pamphlet "How to Make It Your Bicentenary" w. Pamphlet "Tall Ships Australia 1988": glossy publication outlining the Tall Ships programme. x. Newsletter of the Australian Bicentennial Authority, Vol 7 No 1, March 1987. This item was collected by Jill Moffat, branch curator.
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History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H1990.144.a-x |
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| Accession Date: | 2 Apr 1990 |
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