Summary
The Australasian - Centenary Number, was printed by Richard Arthur Maddern Wellington for Wilson and Mackinnon on 18 October 1934 as a souvenir to commemorate the centenary of European settlement of Victoria. It was purchased by donor's parents in 1934.
Physical Description
72 pages, illustrated. Colour cover features an image of the city of Melbourne, taken from the southern side of the Yarra at Princes Bridge. Articles describing the history and development of Melbourne and Victoria. Large advertisements for travel, jewellery, AWA, cars, etc. 'Rise of Industry' article features Sunshine Harvester. Ballarat Brewing Co. advertisement.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Joyce Francis, 13 Dec 1991
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Printer
Richard Arthur Maddern Wellington, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Inscriptions
Printed on cover in colour: Special Number of "THE AUSTRALASIAN, / October 18, 1934/ Registered at the G.P.O., Melbourne/ for transmission by post as a newspaper./ The/ AUSTRALASIAN/ John Batman/ THIS WILL BE THE PLACE FOR A VILLAGE/ CENTENARY NUMBER/ PRICE 1/-
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overall dimensions
31 cm (Length), 46.5 cm (Width), 0.7 cm (Height)
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