Plaque commissioned for the official opening of the Australian Gallery of Sport, 1986.
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Plaque
Building and grounds/Grounds and gardens/Equipment/Sign
Date Used
22 Nov 1986
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Metal sign for official opening of the Australian Gallery of Sport. At top of sign logo of the Australian Gallery of Sport. Below logo the text "THE AUSTRALIAN GALLERY OF SPORT JOINTLY FUNDED BY THE MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB AND THE AUSTRALIAN AND VICTORIAN GOVERNMENTS WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED BY THE HON. R.J.L. HAWKE A.C., M.P., PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA ON 22 NOVEMBER, 1986" Text on bottom of sign reads "FOUNDATION PATRON - Westpac Banking Corporation". For display in the National Sports Museum.
On the reverse are 6 bolts for securing the object to a surface (this statement is an estimate based on observations of the plaque whilst on display in the National Sports Museum).
On the reverse are 6 bolts for securing the object to a surface (this statement is an estimate based on observations of the plaque whilst on display in the National Sports Museum).
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 595 W: 760 D: 9mm (H: 23 7/16 W: 29 15/16 D: 3/8")
0 - Whole: H: 959 W: 760 D: 40mm (H: 37 3/4 W: 29 15/16 D: 1 9/16")
0 - Whole: H: 959 W: 760 D: 40mm (H: 37 3/4 W: 29 15/16 D: 1 9/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
22 Nov 1986
Location
In storage
Registration No
2007.28
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