Summary
Ticket for the dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance in 1934. The dedication was undertaken by H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester at 11am on 11 November.
Physical Description
Red ticket to admit one to the dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance. It has black printing on the front and the back is blank.
Significance
Reason for Acquisition: The Shrine was arguably the most important new structure in Melbourne in the 1930s. More than 300,000 people attended its opening in November 1934.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date of Event
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Place & Date Used
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Person Named
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Inscriptions
ADMIT ONE/DEDICATION OF/THE SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE/BY/H.R.H THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER/K.G., P.C., K.T., K.P., G.C.V.O./AT/11 A.M. ON 11TH NOVEMBER, 1934/[signature]/SECRETARY SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE TRUSTEES/Entrance via gravel path leading to Shrine from corner/St. Kilda and Domain Roads/ Members of Choir and Bands to be in position not later than 9.45am.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
11.5 cm (Length), 9 cm (Height)
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