Name/TitleMontage of images related to the 1934 Centenary Air Race from London to Melbourne
About this objectA montage of images on a glass slide compiled by Isaac Selby to celebrate the 1934 Centenary Air Race.
The images show various statues and memorials in Melbourne, historic city buildings, portraits of historical figures, including John Batman, and a photograph of Sir Macpherson Robertson presenting a cheque to a civic dignitary. A banner headline proclaims "A LAND OF PROGRESS".
One of the many slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.
This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Date Made1934
Inscription and MarksWithin the image:
"A LAND OF PROGRESS / £10,000 CENTENARY AIR RACE / HISTORY / FLIGHT / OPEN TO ANY PLANE / LONDON / MELBOURNE / PRIZE GIVEN BY SIR / MACPHERSON / ROBERTSON"
Period1930-1940
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsCivil aviation
Subject and Association KeywordsAir races
Subject and Association KeywordsCentennial celebrations
Subject and Association KeywordsMacRobertson International Air Race (1934)
Medium and MaterialsGelatin silver print on glass
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-IT-70
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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