Ephemera Celebrations : Box 13 : Royal Family, Bicentenary 1988, World expo 1988

Folder 1/Item 2

The Royal Day. June 2nd 1953

Lord's Day Observance Society

1952

Booklet

Issued to celebrate Coronation Day, 1953. Includes biblical quotations and illustrations of regalia

Folder 1/Item 4

The Message of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her 21st Birthday, 21st April, 1947 to the Peoples of the Empire and the Address and Cables between the Princess and the Branches of the Royal Empire Society of Australia

[Apr., 21, 1947]

Booklet

Includes full text of the Princess's message and birthday cables sent from Australia

Folder 1/Item 6

Queen's Birthday and Silver Jubilee, 1977
Programme for Official Parade and Events
Gilbert Islands

Government Printing Division, Bairiki, Tarawa, Gilbert Islands

June 11, 1977

Booklet

Now Kiribati Islands. Bilingual programme of events. Includes details of parade, competitions and presentation of Silver Jubilee medals.
Stamped Special Collection Botaki n Tango-Boki n Aban Kiribati, Gilbert Islands Library Service
Contains accession slip for State Library

Folder 1/Item 8

Exhibition of Royal Robes and Regalia used at the Coronation on 2nd June, 1953, of Elizabeth the Second

Australian Commonwealth Government

1954

Booklet

Includes photographs, a history of Coronations, details of the Coronation service and notes on exhibits

Folder 1/Item 10

In Honour of the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen's Beasts, limited edition sterling silver sets

Archive College of Australia

[1977

Folded pamphlet

Pamphlet advertising a set of spoons topped with a shield displaying a 'royal beast'. $66 for set of 10 spoons

Folder 1/Item 12

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Foreword by Beverley Nichols

London

[1953]

Includes images of kings and queens from William 1 to George VI. Pictures of the Queen from childhood to her accession. Photographs of family and of Geroge VI's funeral procession

Folder 1/Item 14

In the Year of Coronation A Queen is Crowned. Souvenir from the J. Arthur Rank Organisation

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

[1952]

Booklet

Fragile. Souvenir of the documentary by Britain's J. Arthur Rank. A 72-minute Technicolor newsreel of Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953, narrated by Laurence Olivier. The booklet includes 'intimate snapshots from the family album', details of the coronation and trooping of the colour

Folder 1/Item 16

The Commonwealth Silver Jubilee Plate

The Library of Imperial History, Australia

1977

Brochure

Folder containing a letter to subscribers plus an order form. Includes details about the limited edition silver plate costing $320

Folder 2 /Item 2

Record reign celebrations.
Programme for Tuesday 22nd June 1897 to celebrate the completion of the 60th year of the reign of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria

NSW Government

1897

Booklet

Six copies, several fragile. Includes details of commemorative services in churches, fireworks, bands, review of troops, harbour illuminations and regulations for street traffic.

Folder 2 /Item 4

Queen's Jubilee
His Excellency and Lady Carrington's Entertainment for the
Poor and Friendless Boys of Sydney in the
Governor's Domain on Tuesday, June 21, 1887

June 21, 1887

Booklet

The entertainment included a hot dinner, afternoon tea, addresses by the Governor and Sir Henry Parkes presentation of Jubilee medals and fireworks and bands. The programme includes the words of song to be sung.

Folder 2 /Item 6

An Undenominational Service in Memory of the Death of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria.
To be held in the Exhibition Building on Sunday afternoon, 27th January, 1901

Jan. 27, 1901

Folded sheet

Order of Service. Addresses by Church of England, Presbyterian, Wesleyan and Roman Catholic Chaplains. Address by the Bishop of Melbourne. Highland Light Infantry Band

Folder 2 /Item 8

Congress of the Australasian Chamber of Commerce at Sydney 1897. Invitation from the President and Members of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce to a Conversations to be held in the Sydney Town Hall on 20th May,1897 in celebration of the Record Reign of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria

1897

Card

Three copies. Highly decorative coloured invitation on card filled in with the name of the invitee.

Folder 2 /Item 10

Town Hall, Sydney. Monday June 21, 1886
Jubilee Banquet Programme Music and Toasts

June 21, 1887

Booklet

Two copies. Jubilee Banquet programme includes words of poems(?) and songs

Folder 2 /Item 12

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Reception Ball by the Corporation of the City of London in the Guildhall on Monday 5th July, 1897

Corporation of the City of London

July 5, 1897

Card

Decorative coloured card filled in with the name of the invitees. Illustrated with images of Queen Victoria at various ages, her coronation and wedding and sketches of Buckingham Palace and Windsor

Folder 3/Item 1

Unveiling of Governor Phillip's Statue by His Excellency
The Right Honourable Viscount Hampden on Tuesday, 22nd June, 1897 Programme

New South Wales Government

1897

Card

Includes information about the proceedings and details about admission to the enclosure

Folder 3/Item 3

Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, London 19th May 1937
Official Souvenir Programme Coronation Celebrations
New South Wales May, 1937

New South Wales Government

May 1937

Booklet

Two copies. Includes sketches of the King and Queen and details of the School Children's Festival, church services, dinners and receptions, fireworks and concerts and other items in the programme

Folder 3/Item 5

Exhibition of Coronation Robes Australia 1938
Illustrated Souvenir

Australian Commonwealth Government

Booklet

The cover has images of the Australian States' Coat of Arms and a Royal Coach. The booklet contain sketches in colour and black and white of costumes, regalia, furniture and other items used in the coronation of King George VI. 

Folder 3/Item 7

To commemorate The Silver Jubilee of Their Most Gracious Majesties King George V and Queen Mary
May 6th , 1910-1935

[1935]

Booklet

Two copies. Includes photographs of the King and Queen, text from Buchan and Tennyson and a poem. Has a photograph of a church on the back cover. Pages edged with illustrated border featuring koalas

Folder 3/Item 9

Jubilee Week
Commemorating the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V, May 6th to 11th, 1935
Official programme issued by the Citizens of Sydney Organising Committee with the Authority of the Government of New South Wales

Citizens of Sydney Organising Committee

May 6-11, 1935

Brochure

Three copies. Full programme of events from Saturday May 4th to May 25th. Includes details of the Royal Review, race meetings, football matches, receptions, fireworks, a school children's display and the Cavalcade of Empire pageant. Members of the Organising Committee are listed.

Folder 3/Item 11

Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V, 1935
Royal Review
Centennial Park, Sydney, Monday, 6th May, at 11.30 a.m.
Centennial Park, Sydney, Monday, 6th May, at 10.30 a.m.
Enclosure Ticket - Admits One Person
Please read directions on back

May 6, 1936

Card

Folder 3/Item 13

Hymns for Thursday, June 22nd, 1911 being the Coronation Day of Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary

[Church of England]

June 22, 1911

Folded sheet

Includes names and words of hymns

Folder4/Item 1

Fireworks Spectacular, 1st October, 1988
$2 Concession

Urban Transit Authority

Oct. 1, 1988

Cardboard ticket

Includes information about departure jetty at Circular Quay

Folder4/Item 3

Australia 1788-1988, A Bicentennial History
Section A Conferences 9-13 February 1981

Burgmann College, Australian National University, Canberra

Feb. 9-13, 1981

Folded sheet

Contains details of sessions at conference including Australia in 1838, 1888, 1938 and 1939-1988. Includes registration form and accommodation and child care reservations

Folder4/Item 5

Army Tattoo 88
The Australian Army salutes Australia's Bicentenary

Director Bicentennial Military Tattoo Executive Task Force

1988

Folded sheet

Includes details of bands and the Army choir and musical contingents form Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Folder4/Item 7

Australian Bicentennial Historic Records Search

National Library of Australia `

1988

Folded sheet

Leaflet created to identify privately owned papers to be added to a searchable database. Includes details about the project, forms for donors and types of possible records

Folder4/Item 9

ABC Bicentennial Literary Awards

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1988

Folded sheet

Includes details of the awards, prize moneys and an entry form. Winning works are to be published or made into radio programmes

Folder4/Item 11

Celebrating Australia

The Australian Bicentennial Authority

1988

Two copies, slightly different format but same images and text. Includes details of the celebrations and the role of the Bicentennial Authority

Folder4/Item 13

The Australian Bicentennial First Fleet
2 Great Living Videos! 2 Superb Books!

First Fleet Re-enactment Company Pty Ltd

1988

Folded sheet

Two copies of an order form for videos ad books on the First Fleet reenactment. Includes reply paid form

Folder4/Item 15

Australian in 88. Make it a date...
There'll be more to see and do in a year-long celebration of this young nation's Bicentenary

 Overseas Telecommunications Commission (OTC)

1988

Folded sheet

Includes an overview of various events, exhibitions and sporting events. Also Information on making international calls from Australia

Folder4/Item 17

Dedication of the John Parkes Memorial Obelisk and Grand Parkes Family Bicentennial Year Reunion, 1988

Canterbury Municipal Council's Bicentennial Committee

Nov. 6, 1988

Booklet

Includes biographical information about John Parkes and the programme for the Parkes Bicentennial Family Reunion

Folder4/Item 19

Bicentennial Park, Official Opening January 1 1988

1988

Folded sheet

Contains the programme for the opening ceremony including the speakers. Also details about the actual park

Folder4/Item 21

Bicentennial Endorsement...Linking Your Organisation with Australia'

The Australian Bicentennial Authority

1981

Booklet

Includes information about the Bicentenary, the benefits of endorsement and criteria for the same

Folder 5 /Item 1

Press Kit First Fleet Renactment Company

Bounty Voyages Pty Ltd

Folder with papers

Date stamped ML Dec 84. Includes a letter promoting voyage from England to Sydney, cost of voyage, names of ships and details of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip farewell of the ships on 13th May 1987. Holes punched in folder

Folder 5 /Item 3

Letters from Convicts 1788-1835

Hyde Park Barracks

Single sheet

Contains six letters from convicts taken from Historical Records of New South Wales

Folder 5 /Item 5

First Fleet Re-enactment Arrival Botany Bay Monday 18th January 1988

The New South Wales Bicentennial Council, The Council of the Municipality of Rockdale, Council of the Shire of Sutherland,

Jan. 18, 1988

Single sheet

Map showing berths of fleet, a first fleet ferry, parking, entertainment areas, lost children area, medical centre and the arrival programme

Folder 5 /Item 7

How to Make it Your Bicentenary

The Australian Bicentennial Authority

1981

Booklet

Information on 'Why celebrate in 1988?', the Philosophy of the Bicentenary and suggestions for Fun Ideas. Illustrated with black and white sketches

Folder 5 /Item 9

The Official Bicentennial Decorations Catalogue

The Australian Bicentennial Authority

Booklet

Contains example of official Bicentenary decorations and order forms and price lists

Folder 5 /Item 11

The Official Bicentennial Sport 88 Merchandise Catalogue 1988

Positive Response Pty Ltd, Official direct marketing company of the Australian Bicentennial Authority

Booklet

Photographs of merchandise, price list and order forms

Folder 5 /Item 13

New South Wales Bicentennial Bulletin March 1987

New South Wales Bicentennial Council

Mar. 1987

Booklet

Short articles and photographs on various activities including regional events. Article on the State Library's microfilming of country and metropolitan newspapers

Folder 5 /Item 15

Bicentennial Celebration New South Wales Government Programme

New South Wales Bicentennial Secretariat

Apr. 1987

Booklet

Lists the Bicentennial activities of NSW government departments. These include the upgrading of Macquarie St, the redevelopment of the State Library, Pacific School Games and the publication of the Colonial Secretary's papers

Folder 5 /Item 17

Coffs Harbour City Council proudly presents the Official First Fleet Visit

Coffs Harbour City Council

1988

Folded sheet

Details of activities in Coffs harbour for the visit of the First Fleet including a Mayoral Ball, Bicentennial Concert and the Commodore's Cocktail Party

Folder 5 /Item 19

State Festive Emblem

New South Wales Bicentennial Council

Single sheet

The page has an introduction by Peter Arnold, Executive Director of the Council focussing on the State festive emblem. Appears to be a loose page from some other material.

Folder 6 /Item 1

The Big Events. You Helped Make This State Great

New South Wales Bicentennial Council

Folded sheet

Lists monthly events in 1988 in cities and country areas

Folder 6 /Item 3

Bicentennial Decorations and Illuminations Sydney 1988

New South Wales Bicentennial Council

Booklet

Outlines opportunities for businesses to participate in the Bicentennial decorations programme. Includes sketches of various Sydney locations with decorations and opportunities for sponsoring items. Lists members of the New South Wales Bicentennial Council

Folder 6 /Item 5

1988 The Bicentenary Join the Celebration!
How to make your community part of Australia's bicentennial Celebrations

The Australian Bicentennial Authority

1981

Folded sheet

Promotes the establishment of local committees in each LGA, type of people who should be on the committee and suggestions for activities the committee could develop

Folder 6 /Item 7

The Official Bicentennial Books
from the Australian Bicentennial Authority's Publications Programme

The Australian Bicentennial Authority

Folded Sheet

Lists non fiction and fiction books to be published in 1988 which best illustrate the nature and variety of Australia's people, history and culture.

Folder 6 /Item 9

Feast of Activity Rings Nation by Gary Martin

Folded Sheet

Photocopy from magazine? Lists events travelling around Australia in 1988. Includes the Talls Ships, Around Australia Air Race, Around Australia relay and maps showing routes

Folder 6 /Item 11

Press Release
Droving 1988
Droving Australia A Major Bicentennial Event of the Northern Territory

Department of Primary Production, Northern Territory

Stapled sheets

Five pages, several duplicates of previous pages. Information about Drovers Camps held in four major Territory regions open to young people. Also includes information about the long distance cattle drive walking a mob of cattle from Newcastle Waters Station in the Northern Territory to Longreach in Queensland

Folder 6 /Item 13

Droving 1988
Media Release
Droving Australia A Major Bicentennial Event of the Northern Territory

Department of Primary Production, Northern Territory

Sept. 29, 1986

Stapled sheets

Headed Cattle Donations Campaign
The launch of The Last Great Cattle Drive Appeal. Inviting pastoralists to donate steers for the cattle drive re-enactment

Folder 6 /Item 15

Droving 1988
Media Release
Droving Australia A Major Bicentennial Event of the Northern Territory

Department of Primary Production, Northern Territory

Dec. 1986

Single sheet

Headed Overseas Participants for Droving Australia '88
QANTAS Airlines , a major sponsor for Droving Australia, will bring 20 young men and women to participate in the project. Each trek group will have 10 supervisors and be equipped with back-up vehicles, spare horses and an original covered wagon

Folder 6 /Item 17

Activities in Sequential Order
[Droving '88]

[Department of Primary Production, Northern Territory]

Stapled sheets

Three duplicate sheets listing items 1-110 to be done for the cattle drive. Three duplicate sheets with flow charts related to the 110 items

Folder 6 /Item 19

Mock up of a new full colour brochure
Droving Australia '88
The Northern Territory's major contribution to Australia's National Bicentennial Celebrations

Department of Primary Production, Northern Territory

Folded sheets

A3 paper folded into a booklet with annotated text (correcting mistakes) and rough ink drawings on each page. Includes information on pioneers, cattle donations, drover's camps, the attributes participants will need, the selection process, supervision and the role of corporate sponsors

Folder 6 /Item 21

Bush Telegraph Issue no.5 Student Youth Issue
Australian Bicentennial Exhibition

 Australian Bicentennial Authority

Folded sheet

Contains information about a travelling exhibition with drawings by children, 'teen idols'. Also information on the Young Endeavour crew. Lists regional contacts.

Folder 6 /Item 23

City of Sydney Bicentennial Decorations and Illuminations 1988

New South Wales Bicentennial Council

1988

Booklet

Contains coloured photographs of some of the decorations. Lists various design features including arches, doric columns, obelisks, medallions, banners and flags. Also includes members of the Decorations and Illuminations Committee, major sponsors and awards

Folder 7/Item 2

Bicentennial Arts and Entertainment Unit

 Australian Bicentennial Authority

[1987]

Single sheet

Lists Director, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Publicity Coordinators and secretaries.

Folder 7/Item 4

With compliments slip

 Australian Bicentennial Authority

[1987]

Slip

Signed 'With Compliments' slip. Signature illegible

Folder 7/Item 6

Bicentennial Performing Arts Programme - Theatre

 Australian Bicentennial Authority

[1987]

Sheets

35 stapled sheets. Lists Special Productions or Events, Visiting Artists, National Theatre Commissions plus detailed descriptions of all of these. Eg Circus Oz, Mike Leigh, Oz Puppet festival, Capricornia

Folder 7/Item 8

Bicentennial Performing Arts Programme - Dance

 Australian Bicentennial Authority

[1987]

Sheets

19 stapled sheets. Lists Special Productions or Events and Visiting Artists plus detailed descriptions of all of these. Eg National Bicentennial Dance Event.

Folder 7/Item 10

Bicentennial Sydney '88

New South Wales Bicentennial Council

[1988]

Booklet

Lists events, many individually, sponsors and information on public transport. Large number of ads

Folder 7/Item 12

An Invitation to the 1988 Bicentenary at the Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

[1988]

Booklet

Lists events to be held at the Opera House in 1988

Folder 7/Item 14

How to Make It Your Bicentenary

 Australian Bicentennial Authority

1981

Booklet

Information on the philosophy of the Bicentenary and how people can participate. Suggestions for developing some fun ideas including local history, youth activities and recreation

Folder 8 /Folder 1

Fact Sheet 22 December 1987

Dec. 1987

Sheet

Typed sheet with information under various headings including Where, When, What is an Expo? The Theme, Participants and Features

Folder 8 /Folder 3

Confirmed National Day 22 December 1987

Dec. 1987

Sheet

Typed sheeting listing various countries and the date of their national day

Folder 8 /Folder 5

Expo Down Under, The Leading International Event of the Australian Bicentenary
Official Newsletter Volume 2 Number 11 November 1987

The Comminications Division, World Expo 88

Nov. 1987

Booklet

Includes short new items: a call for volunteers and details of countries participating in the Expo

Folder 8 /Folder 7

Australia's Biggest Celebration
Brisbane, Australia. April 30-October 30, 1988

[1988]

Folded sheet

A tour programme with a map of the international pavilions. Includes a list of the major attractions, information on getting to the Expo and how to obtain tickets

Folder 8 /Folder 9

Pavillion Information World Expo 88

[1988]

Folded sheet

Lists pavilions from various countries as well as Australian and American states. Includes the themes of each pavilion and details of exhibits. A further page headed Corporate Information has details of exhibits by various companies and organisations including Australia Post, Mater Hospital and FM104

Folder 8 /Folder 11

World Expo 88 General Ticketing Information

World Expo 88

Single sheet

Coloured sheet with information on types of tickets, prices, where to buy tickets and a form for postal orders

Folder 8 /Folder 13

World Expo 88 General Information

Oct. 9, 1987

Single sheet

Coloured sheet containing a brief summary about World Expo 88

Folder 8 /Folder 15

World Expo 88 General Information

Oct. 9, 1987

Single sheet

Coloured sheet with the history of the 88 Expo, its theme, timing, site and details about pavilions and the amusement park.

s

Folder 8 /Folder 17

Join Australia's Biggest Celebration
World Expo 88 3-Day Tickets are now on sale

[1988]

Single sheet

Coloured sheet with details about tickets, where to purchase and an online order form