Commonwealth Of Australia Inaugural Celebrations Invitation

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TitleCommonwealth Of Australia Inaugural Celebrations InvitationObject TypeDocumentDate1901DescriptionFramed Commonwealth Of Australia Inaugural Celebrations Invitation to Mayor and Mayoress of Shellharbour.

The Government of New South Wales 'Request the Honour of the Mayor's and Mayoress Shellharbour presence at the Ceremonies to take place in connection with the inauguration of Australia.'

'Presented to the Shellharbour Municipal Council by the family of the late Louis Robert Mood, Mayor Shellharbour Municipal Council 1901-05.'Provenance and SignifcanceShellharbour Council archives.

Louis Robert Mood came to Australia in 1855 with his mother and brother Henry Frederick on the 'Commodore Perry'. The brothers established a coach building business in Shellharbour 1875. Louis transferred to Albion Park where he began coach building, wheelwright and blacksmithing until his death in 1920. DonorShellharbour City Council

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MaterialTimber and gilt frame and paper.Dimensions42.5cm x 50cm

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PrimaryCIVIC MEMENTOESSecondaryPresentations

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PersonMood, Louis RobertCollectionObjectsShellharbour City Council Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick

OrganisationShellharbour City CouncilFamilyMood

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