Summary
Handbook for the Melbourne International Trade Fair held at the Melbourne Exhibition Buildings, between 27 February to 16 March 1963. Organised by the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce.
Physical Description
Paper booklet with fold-out, black and white view of Melbourne city and the Yarra. Booklet contains colour plate illustrations accompanying information advertising Australia as a trading nation, and Victoria's Industry. Included is a list of the categories and exhibitors in the Trade Fair. Small Booklet with coloured cover; Red, Blue and Purple lettering on a White background. Contains: Message from the Prime Minister Of Australia The R.T. Hon R.G. Menzies C.H. Q.C., Invitation to Exhibit at the Second Melbourne International Trade Fair, Australia a great Trading Nation, Victoria A Phenomenally Expanding Market, Categories of Exhibits, Customs, Import Under Control, Invitation from The Premier Of Victoria The Hon H.E. Bolte M.L.A. Includes a Map of the World Highlighting Australia and some comments of trading with Australia.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Virginia Dods, 08 Dec 1997
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 Feb 1963 - 16 Mar 1963
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Inscriptions
Printed on front and back: 1963 / MELBOURNE / INTERNATIONAL / TRADE FAIR / key centre for the south Handwritten on back in pencil: DONATION FROM/ MS VIRGINIA DODS / RE MR HUGH GEORGE/ FERGUSON
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Industrial
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
213 mm (Length), 140 mm (Width), 3 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Trade Shows, Events, Catalogues, International Trade Fairs, Prime Ministers
