| Folder 1/Item 1 |
Banquet Menu, Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations 1901-1951 |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
June 12, 1951 |
Menu |
Menu for the Banquet given by the Ministers of State for the Commonwealth of Australia. Jubilee of the Opening of the First Commonwealth Parliament. Held at Parliament House Canberra. Includes menu and toasts and musical programme |
| Folder 1/Item 2 |
Jubilee Jig, 1951 Fancy Dress Movie Ball |
1951 Movie Ball Committee |
June 26, 1951 |
Serial |
Magazine for the Movie Ball held in aid of the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Fund. Includes ads for various pictures and from supporters in the industry |
| Folder 1/Item 3 |
Centenary of the Opening of the First House of Legislature in St Patrick's Hall, Bourke St, Melbourne, 1851 |
Legislative Council, Parliament of Victoria |
Nov. 12, 1951 |
Programme |
Includes a summary of events in 1850-1851as well as the names of members of the Executive Council in 1851 and 1951 |
| Folder 1/Item 4 |
Victorian Commemoration Year 1951. Centenary of Government in Victoria, Centenary of Gold Discovery in Victoria, Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia |
Premier's Department, Melbourne, Victoria |
Nov. 11, 1950-Dec. 31, 1951 |
Programme |
Includes the names of members of the Victorian Commemoration Committee and various Sub-Committees, monthly programme of events, illustrated route of the Centenary and Jubilee Train and its timetable and details of literary and historical competitions |
| Folder 1/Item 5 |
Eighteen Fifty one and Afterwards. A souvenir booklet prepared by the Education Department Victoria, for the children of the State, to commemorate the centenary of the establishment of the colony of Victoria and the discovery of gold therein |
Education Department Victoria, |
1951 |
Souvenir Programme |
Includes 1851 month by month, histories of the colony and Melbourne, the discovery of gold, the immigrant ships and biographies of Queen Victoria and La Trobe |
| Folder 1/Item 6 |
Corroboree, The Arts Council of Australia Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations, 1951 Tivoli Theatre |
Tivoli Circuit Australia Pty Ltd |
Feb-51 |
Programme |
Programme for the week commencing Monday 19th February 1951 of the National Theatre Ballet Company. Details of ballets, performers, and members of the Arts Council. Numerous advertisements especially or Chines restaurants |
| Folder 1/Item 7 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Drama Festival, Theatre Royal, Hobart |
Arts Sub-Committee of Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations Council |
Nov. 6-17, 1951 |
Programme |
Performances by amateur theatrical groups from every state of the Commonwealth. A Jubilee competition with the third and final round held in Hobart. Includes details of the plays and actors |
| Folder 1/Item 8 |
Victorian Centenary Celebrations 1951 Literary and Historical Competition |
Government of Victoria |
1951 |
Certificate |
Blank. Spaces for Name, Division and Section |
| Folder 1/Item 9 |
Victorian Centenary Celebrations 1951 Literary and Historical Competition |
Government of Victoria |
1952 |
Folded sheet |
Two copies. Includes conditions, details of divisions and prize money and an entry form |
| Folder 1/Item 10 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations, Official Concert, Canberra |
Australian Broadcasting Commission |
June 14, 1951 |
Programme |
Includes photographs conductor and soloists, names of Sydney Symphony Orchestra players, annotated items in programme |
| Folder 2/Item 1 |
Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations 1901-1951 Official Programme, Part II |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
Apr. 1-Dec.31, 1951 |
Programme |
Bound copy of Part II of the Programme which lists celebrations in all states as well as those of the ACT, Northern Territory, Norfolk Island and the Territory of Nauru. Provides a progress report on the Jubilee, details of the Commonwealth Arts Competition and a message form King George VI |
| Folder 2/Item 2 |
Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations 1901-1951 Official Programme, Part I |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
Jan.1-Apr. 30, 1951 |
Programme |
Bound copy of Part I of the Programme which lists celebrations in all states and the ACT. Lists members of the Jubilee Executive Committee. Includes an introduction from the Prime Minister, Robert Menzies. Contains slip from the Prime Minister's Department regarding the bound copies and three invitation cards to various jubilee events, |
| Folder 2/Item 3 |
Canberra Planning 1908 1951 |
Minister of the Interior, Commonwealth Government of Australia |
Aug. 9-12, 1951 |
Booklet |
Prepared for the 1951 Federal Congress on Regional and Town Planning, part of the Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations. The programme includes a history of the ACT, recent development and problems |
| Folder 2/Item 4 |
The Old Red Gum Tree. Separation Tree. Under this tree on 15th November 1850 public rejoicings of citizens of Melbourne took place in celebration of the authorized separation of the colony of Victoria from New South Wales on 1st July 1851 |
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Nov. 15, 1951 |
Programme |
Cover has a photograph of the Separation Tree. The programme include the planting of another red gum tree |
| Folder 2/Item 5 |
The State Government of Victoria presents a Commemorative Cavalcade of the Commonwealth of Australia |
State Government of Victoria |
May 9, 1951 |
Souvenir Programme |
The Cavalcade was organised by the Australian Natives' Association and the programme lists the names of the organising committee. The programme includes details of various tableaus of the cavalcade, names of members of various Jubilee committees and the names of senators and MPs in 1901 |
| Folder 2/Item 6 |
The Story of Guilford compiled by the Town Clerk to commemorate the Commonwealth Jubilee 1951 |
Guilford Town Council |
Oct. 19, 1951 |
Booklet |
Includes photographs of 1951 council members and the history of Guilford and its businesses and organisations. Also contains photographs of early Guilford |
| Folder 2/Item 7 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Open Art Competition |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
1951 |
Folded sheet |
Provides details of the competition including prizes, criteria for entry, conditions of the competition and an entry form |
| Folder 2/Item 8 |
Trooping the Colour by the Victorian Scottish Regiment |
Victorian Scottish Regiment |
June 11, 1951 |
Folded sheet |
Held at Carlton Cricket Ground. Includes information on trooping the colour, the stages of the ceremony and the story of the regiment. |
| Folder 3/Item 1 |
Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations 1901-1951 Official Programme, Part I |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
Jan.1-Apr. 30, 1951 |
Programme |
Copy of Part I of the Programme which lists celebrations in all states and the ACT. Lists members of the Jubilee Executive Committee. Includes an introduction from the Prime Minister, Robert Menzies |
| Folder 3/Item 2 |
Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations 1901-1951 Official Programme, Part II |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
Apr. 1-Dec. 31, 1951 |
Programme |
Copy of Part II of the Programme which lists celebrations in all states as well as those of the ACT, Northern Territory, Norfolk Island and the Territory of Nauru. Provides a progress report on the Jubilee, details of the Commonwealth Arts Competition and a message from King George VI |
| Folder 3/Item 3 |
Pageantry Comes to Town, The Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations 1951 |
The Federal Arts Sub-Committee Jubilee Celebrations |
1951 |
Booklet |
Guide to putting on a pageant. Includes notes on electing a committee and a pageant master, scope of pageant, the pageant area, casting, costumes, lighting, music and movement of the cast |
| Folder 3/Item 4 |
Jubilee Visit Torres Straits & Mainland Natives to Brisbane & Ipswich |
State Government of Queensland |
Apr.29-4 May, 1951 |
Programme |
Illustrated booklet which includes information on the settlements of Cherbourg, Woorabinda, Palm Island and the Torres Straits and Cape York Peninsula and details of concerts and a boxing tournament. |
| Folder 3/Item 5 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Citizenship Convention, Report of Proceedings |
Department of Immigration, Commonwealth of Australia |
Jan. 22-26, 1951 |
Report |
Illustrated report on the convention which reviewed aspects of the immigration programme. Coverage includes policy discussions, immigration from various European countries, assimilation and economic factors. Representatives and delegates are listed. |
| Folder 3/Item 6 |
National Theatre Arts Festival, Centenary of Victoria and Jubilee of the Commonwealth Celebrations |
Australian National Theatre Movement |
Jan.31-May 11, 1951 |
Programme |
Includes details of plays, ballets and operas held in various theatres in Melbourne as well as prices of seats and subscriptions |
| Folder 3/Item 7 |
Jubilee Competitions for Girls and Boys, Australian Broadcasting Commission |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
1951 |
Single sheet |
Lists details of the competitions: essays, drawings and a musical setting for lyrics provided. Includes conditions, closing dates, prize money and an entry form. Imperfect copy in poor condition. form. |
| Folder 3/Item 8 |
Jubilee Competitions for Girls and Boys, Australian Broadcasting Commission |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
1952 |
Single sheet |
Lists details of the competitions: essays, drawings and a musical setting for lyrics which are on the entry forms. Includes information about the junior and senior sections and how to obtain an entry form. |
| Folder 3/Item 9 |
Centenary Jubilee Pageant, Melbourne |
State Government of Victoria |
Nov. 13, 1951 |
Programme |
Pageant to celebrate Victoria's century as a state. Includes photographs of Premier, Lord Mayor and Sub-Committe members. Map of pageant route, description of floral floats programme of events in Treasury Gardens and names of the bands playing |
| Folder 3/Item 10 |
Pictorial Review, Catholic Celebrations, Sydney, Commonwealth Jubilee |
Catholic Church, Sydney |
Apr. 15-22, 1951 |
Booklet |
Has details of the Family Rosary Crusade. Images include the Jubilee reception at the Town Hall attended by the Legion of Catholic Women, the Jubilee March of the children of Catholic Schools, Men's Night at the Showground and the Jubilee Pageant at the Showground. Schools taking part in the March are listed |
| Folder 3/Item 11 |
Catholics and the Commonwealth, a Commonwealth Jubilee Publication |
Australia Catholic Truth Society, Melbourne |
1951 |
Booklet |
Covers the history of federation and includes the speech given by Cardinal Moran at the People's Federal Convention in Bathurst 1896 |
| Folder 3/Item 12 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations, Catholic Contribution (Newcastle) and the Social Justice Forum |
Catholic Church, Newcastle |
Apr. 15-22, 1951 |
Booklet |
Includes details of lectures given by the Social Justice Forum in City Hall, Newcastle, information on Children's Day and the programme for the Social Justice Forum Concert |
| Folder 3/Item 13 |
The Social Justice Forum, Newcastle |
Social Justice Forum Newcastle, a lay Catholic organisation |
June 26 - Jul. 2, 1949 |
Booklet |
Includes details of lectures given by the Social Justice Forum in City Hall and the programme for the Social Justice Forum Concert |
| Folder 3/Item 14 |
The Social Justice Forum, Newcastle |
Social Justice Forum Newcastle, a lay Catholic organisation |
Apr. 16-23, 1950 |
Booklet |
Includes details of lectures given by the Social Justice Forum in City Hall and the programme for the Social Justice Forum Concert |
| Folder 3/Item 15 |
The Spiritual Significance of the Jubilee of the Australian Commonwealth, A Special Bulletin |
The Australian Council for the World Council of Churches |
1951 |
Booklet |
Bulletin for the use of clergy on Jubilee Sunday, 31st December 1951. Provides an overview of the spiritual significance of the Jubilee written by Rev. J.S. Moyes, Bishop of Armidale |
| Folder 3/Item 16 |
The Jubilee Train, South Australia. Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations 1951 |
State Government of South Australia |
Jul. 30-Oct 7, 1951 |
Booklet |
Overview of the Jubilee and the Jubilee Train from Victoria which also went to South Australia. 66 country town were visited. Includes details of the Commonwealth Exhibitors in the first three carriages and of the South Australian exhibits in the remaining seven carriages. Lists members of the South Australian Jubilee Executive Committee |
| Folder 3/Item 17a |
Invitation, Centenary Jubilee Train Concert |
State Government of Victoria |
[1951] |
Card |
Includes 3 photographs and an invitation card. Invitation to a Centenary Jubilee Train Concert |
| Folder 3/Item 17b |
Jubilee Train showing entrance |
State Government of Victoria |
[1951] |
Photograph |
The Jubilee Train was a refurbished Red Cross train. It was a moving exhibition space designed to bring the museum and gallery experience to regional Victoria |
| Folder 3/Item 17c |
Jubilee Train showing Art Carriage |
State Government of Victoria |
[1951] |
Photograph |
Interior image of a carriage on the Jubilee Train showing paintings from Art Gallery of Victoria |
| Folder 3/Item 17d |
Jubilee Train showing Library Carriage |
State Government of Victoria |
[1951] |
Photograph |
Interior image of a carriage on the Jubilee Train showing the public libraries display |
| Folder 3/Item 18 |
The 1951 Centenary and Jubilee Train |
State Government of Victoria |
[1951] |
Booklet |
Fragile folded sheet, 8 pages. Includes information on the Victorian centenary, a map of the train's journeys in Victoria and a plan of the train with each carriage's contents listed. Online at the National Library of Australia |
| Folder 4/Item 1 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Regatta, Citizen's Day, Milton Reach |
State Government of Queensland |
Oct. 6, 1951 |
Programme |
Includes details of the various races and displays by the R.A.N.R., Army and R.A.A.F |
| Folder 4/Item 2 |
Exhibition of Australian Art from the Queensland National Art Gallery, Jubilee Art Train |
State Government of Queensland |
1951 |
Booklet |
Detailed descriptions of the 51 art works from the National; Gallery of Queensland. Includes photographs of some of the works |
| Folder 4/Item 3 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Literary Competitions |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
1951 |
Sheet |
Include details of the competitions, conditions, prizes and an entry form |
| Folder 4/Item 4 |
Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Australian Amateur Track and Field Games, Tasmania |
Amateur Athletic Union of Australia |
Mar.3, 5, 1951 |
Programme |
Includes photographs of athletes and public figures. List events included in the two day programme as well as past winners. |
| Folder 4/Item 5 |
Federation. The Approach to Nationhood and its Realisation |
Jubilee Arts Committee of Western Australia |
1951 |
Booklet |
Includes information on Western Australia before Federation. Covers Federation and various qualities of the Australia and its people. |
| Folder 4/Item 6 |
Art Competition Exhibition, Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations, 1788-1938 |
Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebration's Council |
Feb. 2-28, 1938 |
Catalogue |
Includes the names of members of the Art Competition Committee. Lists the 144 art works entered in the competition. |
| Folder 4/Item 7 |
Cavalcade of Jubilee, Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee Celebrations, Sydney |
[Commonwealth Government of Australia] |
Jan. 29, 1951 |
Programme |
Includes details of the Cavalcade, the Jubilee Gala and the Venetian Carnival. Illustrations of various floats, photographs of cars and route of the cavalcade |
| Folder 4/Item 8 |
Commonwealth Jubilee Catalogue Historical Exhibition, Sydney |
Royal Australian Historical Society |
June 29-July 13, 1951 |
Catalogue |
Has photographs of the Patrons, Office-Bearers and Council of the RAHS, 1951. Lists works and lenders/owners shown the exhibition. |
| Folder 4/Item 9 |
Commonwealth of Australia Jubilee 1901-1951 for the Schoolchildren of Australia |
Commonwealth Government of Australia |
1951 |
Booklet |
Presented to schoolchildren to commemorate fifty years of the Commonwealth of Australia. Includes photographs of Prime Ministers since Federation, the history of the Commonwealth and Federation, details about the Constitution and the building of Canberra |
