Bicentennial Memento for School Students

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Bicentennial Memento for School Students

MEDIAObject

CREATORUnknown. Medal designers : Obverse: M Meszaros; Reverse: M. Tracey. Folder concept: Concept Studios Pty Ltd.

COLLECTIONRye Historical Society

REG NO.Ob 231

HISTORY

This was presented to all school students in 1988 to commemorate the Australian Bicentary.

DESCRIPTION

Medallion in cardboard presentation folder. From Australian Bicentennial Authority - distributed to all school students in 1988. Obverse - children climbing steps with the word “EDUCATION” underneath. Reverse - “AUSTRALIAN BICENTARY 1788-1988” surrounding logo. On the back of the folder there is a message from the Governor General, Sir Ninian Stephen

SUBJECTS

Australian Bicentenary, Children, Commemorative Events, History, Schools

KEYWORDS

Australian Bicentenary, Australian Bicenteneray 1988, Children, Commemorative Events, History, Schools