Summary
Programme for Dedication of Captain Cook's Landing Place, which took place at Kurnell , NSW on 6th May 1899. It was used by Mr William John Ferris, a member of NSW Parliament at the time of the dedication.
Part of a collection of photographs and documents relating to William John Ferris (1855-1917). Ferris was born in Parramatta, he married in 1885 and had one daughter and three sons. From 1883 he was an Alderman of Parramatta Council, being elected Mayor in 1890 and 1896. In July 1898 he was elected to the NSW Legislative Assembly as the member for Parramatta, he lost his seat in June 1901.
Physical Description
Folded programme.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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User
Lieutenant Colonel William J. Ferris, Kurnell, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 6 May 1899
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Place & Date of Event
Kurnell, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 6 May 1899
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Inscriptions
Printed on the front: 'PROGRAMME / DEDICATION / OF / Captain / Cook's / Landing Place'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
227 mm (Width), 152 mm (Height)
Programme was measured while open
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Keywords
Politicians, Politics, Australian Exploration, Commemorations, Public Art, Public Events