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What a Games! fair,tp say Gnpn I 1' 4 Pai@nds pIay@a,pfe in ditk iesoan&rig stlc&s. hkonly did,& mad Moore Park tees off TI- &and 6 L ewntsnmwidrarrts hitch thraugh- the fnx puWudvenue,hothe&owadsof~ Federation feature: 0 whotlntdthe~en~dlemasttyfine 8 A celebration of 3 waher whiih heightened the natural beauty ~f nationhood the 'peaple's pa&'. The well-attended rlernirpheres world musk festival, a highlight on the Olympic Arts Festival Federation's Father , calendar; also ran smoothly- Fesf~val-goen 10 enjoyed a superb-~$$geof.$oul >id international2 kn ova r sunny ~e~tetnbe~w+&id.d.' ~8k ,;, On behalf of the Trust I'rn,pfedgd to &kt tf;h integriGof ,' the Parklands was protected during the staging of the Olympic A grand vision 12 and Paralympic Games. Wtm~ra~+stximmsermted we peedily d*smntldq.and.i$$ &a~rati~n'~f, aTas;: awed by :-, , tIL Cmcr was w&rtaken

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Centennial Parklands user's guide

Parklands Magazine is published quarterly by the Centennial Park sr Moore Park Tmst Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 202 1. Trustees: Annette O'Neill (Chairman), Phillip Black, Jill 1;Federation1, Sir Hemy Pa'&est and.information a&ut capi%k . Hickson, Michael Maot AM, John Walker, Sarah Whyte, ;works and cultwal projects as well as displays md exhibitiirni: Bob Wilson. The Titis work& closely with the NSW Gntenaty of -.8 'I on wen& and .' Editor: Catriona Burgess kchation Committee the wngof kmks 4 fomd to visitors joining with% to cornmemonte this great -;: email: [email protected] in Contributors: Catriona Burgess, Katerina Kroslakova, Diana . m~entAustralia's, and the Parklands', histary. Prichard, Melaine Surplice, Georgia Stynes, Sandra Symons. We hope you enjay the Parklands during the festivities, loves '"' I Design: Global Graphics the Christmas and New Year holidays and thraughut =I. Photography: Ian Lever ." . " Printed on recycled paper 1 ~eter~unun Dimtor, Catmn.af Park and Movrrr Park Tiust Bp "A'-* 2 Parklands /Summer 2000 Ckqw Du Solell Ibtmns topics including: Federation, review the submissions. A Critically-acclaimed historic features; birds; We will provide future performing arts company history; ponds; trees, formal updates on the Cirque du Solei] is returning gardens; fauna; and Parklands outcomes of the to . regulations. consultations in Eighteen months after To assist our non- Parklands. astounding with English speaking users, Saltinbanco, Cirque du Soleil a general fact sheet and 1 will present Alegri'a under the map has been printed in big top at Moore Park 15 different languages starting 1 June. including French, German, A Spanish word expressing Spanish, Italian, Japanese, elation, joy and jubilation, Arabic, Vietnamese and Greek. Alegria whisks the audience Plus we have updated our away to a royal court with an web site, providing 24 hour eclectic array of characters, access to information on park clowns and artists. features, facilities and events Already viewed by five by simply logging onto million people across four www.cp.nsw.gov.au. continents, AIegria features an Publications are available international cast of 56 from the Trust office, or performers and musicians phone (02) 9339 6699. from 13 countries. The two- and-a-half hour spectacular has been acclaimed --We would like to thank worldwide for its daring aerial everyone who participated in manoeuvres, outstanding our recent community Amivals and departures at Kickoff~~at synchronised choreography consultations on the the Equettrlsr Cenlra Moam Piwk! and tumbling. Centennial Parklands Dog Peter Taylor is sadly departing With the restoration of We are pleased to Policy and proposals for a the Centennial Parklands Moore Park following the announce that special group new pedestrian entrance at Equestrian Centre after three discounts will be available on Moore Park North. years as Stable Manager. completed, we will welcome selected mid-week dates for The Dog Policy Review Peter joined the Centre in the community back on Friends of Centennial Parklands - attracted considerable 1997, following extensive Sunday 3 December 2000 see page 16 for details. For interest. We received more experience in the equestrian with a fun-filled day of regular tickets contact than 300 responses from a industry including a role as celebrations. Xcketek on (02) 9266 4886. wide cross section of the road manager and ass~stant Called "Summer Kicks off at community, including park coach for the Canadian Team Moore Park", the event New lmfomwtlan users, local residents, and at the World Equestrian includes a coaching clinic with Centennial Parklands has government and community Games. the Sydney Swans and released a new range of organisations. Peter has been instrumental appearances by St George brochures, making it easier To assess the response, a in the transition of the old lllawana Rugby League Stars. for people to plan their visit Dog Policy Assessment showground stables into the Other highlights include kite to Sydney's premier parklands Committee was set up, world class facility it is today. making workshops and and get information on their including representatives from His infectious optimism, displays, hoola hoop classes, unique features. a local Dog Training Club, personable nature and face painting, historical The new publications Waverley Council and the irreverent spirit will be walking tours, a great Aussie include a handy map guide, Centennial Parklands missed by all. Sausage Sizzle and much more. with an easy-to-read map and Community Consultative In the spirit of Christmas, There will also be a range of useful information on the Committee. Recommendations Equestrian Centre recently free entertainment, including wide range of recreational will be considered by the Trust welcomed its first foal since its street theatre, comedians and pursuits in the Parklands. before the end of the year. refurbishment. The foal, musicians catering for kids and We have also reformatted The Moore Park entrance Nelson, was a surprise arrival adults alike. our calendar of events, plans attracted 6 1 after his 18-year-old mother Summer Kicks Off at Moore providing a comprehensive submissions, which will be Jilly came to the Centre to be Park will start at 10.30am guide to seasonal activities reviewed by an independent treated by the resident vet. and finish at 4.00pm. and events. advisory group. An Their stay at the Centre will Log onto www.cp.nsw.gov.au Fact sheets have been independent advisory group be brief, with the pair heading for a full program or call produced on nine different has been established to for an open paddock soon. (02) 9339 6699. Parkland, /Summer 2000 3 LOlympics What a Games!

During September and October Centennial Parklands pulsated with the collective energy of the

world's top athletes who raced through the Parklands competing in Olympic and Paralympic road b cycling and marathon events. Diana Prichard reports.

he 'best ever' Games are well and truly over but It was appropriate that a place long-associatedwith memories and trappings remain. In Centennial Park sporting activities should be chosen as a venue for the Sydney Tvisitors can literally 'follow in the footsteps' of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The following images marathon runners as the long blue line which marks the race capture the excitement and activity in the Parklands during route still winds its way along Grand Drive. these momentous events.

Athletes training hard...for the world's press! Leading sports America's Maurice Greene (left) prepares to race good friend Ato management team HSI, invited the press to photograph some of their Boldon from Trinidad & Tobago (centre) and Jon Drumrnond (right) at athletes, including American sprinter Maurice Greene and Trinidad & the HSI training session. In the Sydney 2000 Olympic 100 metre final Tobago's Ato Boldon, at a training session held at ES Marks Athletics Greene won the gold while Boldon took out the silver. After the sprint Field on Tuesday 19 September. After the Games HSI added Cathy Greene hurled his gold-soled shoe, said to be now worth $100,000, Freeman to their elie stable of athletes. into the crowd! Imagine that landing in your lap!

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Members of the media interview Sports Attorney Emanuel Hudson Paralyrnpians and a member of the US Track Team provide a photo from HSI sports management at the athletes training session at ES opportunity for the world press at the HSI training session at ES Marks Athletics Field. The photo opportunity was sponsored by the Marks. Paralympians and Olympians trained side-by-side at ES 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane, and brought national and Marks in the lead up to their events. More than 40 athletes, including international attention to Centennial Parklands. sporting legends Carl Lewis and Australia's Louise Sauvage, took advantage of the facility.

4 Parklands /Summer zooo Spectators in Centennial Parklands broke into wild applause when The striking 'True Blue' horticultural display, in full herduring the the Women's Olympic Marathon runners appeared, racing thrwgh Games, was inspired by a true Aussie icon, the beach! Thousands of the Park en route to Hamebush. It was Sunday 24 September, and yellow, blue and whiie petunias and pansies were artistically the winner was Japan's Naoko Takahashi who ran into the Olympic arranged in 12 beds in the Column Garden to represent the Stadium in an Olympic record-breakingtime of 2 hours, 23 minutes movement of water and waves crashing onto the sandy beach. and 14 seconds.

The birds chirped, the ,,. . shone and a swarm of Mitersbuzzed Australia dominated the Sydney 2000 Paralynpic road cycling events, overhead as up to 5Q00 spectators lined the Women's Olympic winning five of the 12 gold medals decided at Centennial Park. Marathon route in Centennial Park. It was fitting that the 'people's Awtral'i Lyn Lepone and Lynette Nion won the Women's Tandem park' should be a free venue, making Ute events accessible to all. 54.- Raad Race in a time of 1 hour, 31 minutes and 23 seconds. And Spaniids, Mannuel Diaz and Oscar De La Cruz, won the 118.31a Men's Tandem Road Race in 2 hours, 46 minutes and 6 seconds.

The cyclists in the Men's Ol~mPicRoad Race event on Wednesday, Centennial Parklands wasn't overshadowed by grandstands during 27 September, whined through Centennial Park at breakneck speed the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but remained as it in their bid to win a medal. Initially riding in a tight bunch, soon the was, a parkland setting. In this relaxed and casual venue it was only field spread out. The gruelling race, a distance of 239km through a temporary barricade which separated spectators from the action. Centennial Parklands and Bronte, was eventually won by world You could feel the heat, the intense focus, the rippling muscles of the champion and Tour de France winner, German Jan Ullrich. elite athletes as they raced by. And what an occasion to rouse a bit of national pride! 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie ..." can still be heard reverberating through the Parkiands ... F'";A Golf course 1 tees off Recent improvements to the Moore Park Golf Course have made it better than ever for players, but the improvements don't stop there. I Melaine Surplice reports. GoJf Cwrse Superintendent, Mal Durkin.

like the driving range and the chipping should go to course Superintendent oore Park Golf Course has green - is one of the best Group One Mal Durkin and his team of green- been getting its share of the courses around," Andrew says. keeping professionals." limelight recently. Judged the M The course attracts over 60,000 Mal, who has worked there for 10 "best located and most complete visitors a year, and is the busiest Group years, says it's a constant challenge to golfing facility in any major capital city One course in Sydney, if not the whole keep the greens looking good. "People in the world" in the Spring issue of of . "Because of its think it's just a piece of grass and that golfing magazine Hacker, the course is locality and the quality of the course we can look after it like a piece of lawn. winning accolades from critics and we're really attracting a lot of people. But it can actually die overnight. golfers alike And it's a public course, not a private Whether it's a disease or an insect The reason for the excitement is a course. So it's very accessible." attack, people still want to play golf." major upgrade and redevelopment of Quality daily maintenance of the The Golf Course is just one element the course, resulting in a totally new course also helps to set it apart. 'The of a wider precinct that will be layout and better amenities for golfers. upkeep and presentation of the course considered as part of a new master plan "Moore Park is the birthplace of are better than ever, and all credit for the southern section of Moore Park municipal golf in New South Wales," says Andrew Ferris, Trust Operations Manager. "Ever since the facility came under our control in the early 1990s we have been looking for ways to provide a course equal to its significance." This began with a staged redevelopment of the entire course in 1992. "It was a major redesign that provided a more interesting and challenging game of golf and addressed a number of safety concerns on the course," Andrew says. 'The improvements included larger greens, bunkers, irrigation systems, and a new bridge across Dacey Avenue, connecting the two sides of the Golf Course. We also added a modem maintenance facility and workshop." Further improvements were to follow. A levy, introduced in 1998, has funded $230,000 of enhancements to pathways, drainage and signage. 'We're really getting to the point where the golf course - with its other facilities The master plan will look at ways of opening up the historic 1860s Toll House for public use.

6 Parklands lSummn zooo raise community awareness. "Connecting the Parklands and making people understand that the three parks are part of a broader, integrated set of Parklands is another thing that we would like to achieve. 'You could envisage a time where somebody could get on their bike at Green Square and cycle virtually the whole way through parkland to Bondi Junction. It's pretty fantastic," she says. The theme of opening up Moore Park cames through to the former Toll House, a heritage-listed cottage built in 1860. "It's a beautiful old sandstone building and you can't actually see it, because it's hidden away behind trees," explains Judith. 'The building is currently used for storage and we really want to open it up for public use." Judith is confident that the outcomes of the Plan will make the precinct a more dynamic area, while Awve: Moore Park Golf Course, 1931. The Course was devoid of vegetation until the late satisking the edict of the Privy 1940s when the clty council resumed work delayed by World War II. Council in 1894 that "Moore Park is to go for ever for the common or Below: The clubhouse in 1926. Photos courtesy City of Sydney Council. public enjoyment." bounded by Cleveland Street, South opportunity to have a say. That's really The Trust plans to exhibit the Dowling Street and Anzac Parade. key to us. What we want is something completed Master Plan in mid-2001. The area also includes the ES Marks that's very real and very grounded in People can call (02) 9339 6699 for Athletics Field, childcare centre and what the community needs." more information, or to register for the former Toll House. Judith also hopes the process will February workshop. 'While we have been maintaining the Golf Course to a much higher standard, this is the first strategic review of the overall precinct in more than 10 years,' "We want to be able to maximise opportunities says Judith Peters, Manager Corporate for people to enjoy this area.. . 99 Strategy-. and Policy. One of the aims is to keep the Golf Course as a high quality facility, while opening the area up to a broader range of uses. 'We want to be able to maximise opportunities for people to enjoy this area. A key goal will be to ensure that it is responding to the needs . of the growing residential population nearby" Judith says. The community will be involved from the outset in the drafting of the Master Plan. A widespread consultation process has been developed, spanning local residents, sport and recreation users, Government, Councils, local schools, and major transport groups. "Most important of all, we're doing a couple of community Open Days," says Judith. 'The first Open Day was on 25 November. There will be a second one in late February. 'We hope that by doing this, everyone will feel that they have had an Centenary- of Federi--lw '

HEN TENS OF THOUSANDS of people past, and to share visions for the ham. moment we will re-dedicate ourselves to the ideals of a On 1 January 2001, these celebrations include a dawn event united, free, tolerant and open society," she said. gathered in Centennial Park at ~pmon 1 w at Uluru; a parade in Sydney billed as Australia's most Hosted by New South Wales on behalf of all the citizens of January 1901 to witness the inauguration of the spectacular street parade, and a ceremony in Centennial Park Australia, the Ceremony will feature choral and orchestral Commonwealth of Australia, one wonders if any which will combine breathtaking pageantry and speeches by performances, new music compositions, speeches from leaders of them imagined the magnitude of the our nation's leaders with state-of-the-art event technology. of our nation and sophisticated theatre and event celebrations planned to commemorate the There will also be a Commemorative event in Centennial technologies. A unique staging concept will bring the ceremony to life with a massive projection screen used as the occasion 100 years later1 Park's Federation Valley at lpm; a flypast over Sydney at roof of the main stage. Onlookers and participants alike would have been caught 3.45pm; and a simultaneous ringing of bells across Australia at up in the excitement of the event unfolding before them. 3.55pm symbolising our unity as a nation. Centennial Parklands are working in partnership with the After hymns and prayers the clerk, E.G. Blackmore, read the The Commemorative event, taking 45 to 60 minutes, will NSW Centenary of Federation Committee to ensure that the Queen's Proclamation, declaring the people from Australia's be attended by an official party including the Prime Minister, Parklands are protected during the events and to minimise six separate colonies united in a Federal Commonwealth of Governor-General, state Premiers, Governors and Territory inconvenience to regular park users. Australia. Chief Ministers. The program includes speeches, a signing of Both the Parade and the Centennial Ceremony will be Guns boomed and the band played the National Anthem - the Centennial Guest Book and plaque presentation from broadcast live across the nation, making Centennial Park the 8 members of the official party. focus of attention on this historically-significant day. r the last strains of which roused "the spirit of the crowd to All events are open to the public and free-of-charge. fever pitch," according to Manning Clark in A History of A couple of hours later, at 4pm, the giant street parade "Journey Diana Pricbard. Australia. "(It was) the greatest day in their history," he wrote. entitled of a Nation - The Federation Parade1' begins at 10 Centennialn 1 January Park 2001 New South Wales 'The roars, the shouts, and the cooees Centenary of Federasion rolled away over the grassy parkland z be the focal point I towards the very vast sea on which their for festivities celebrating ancestors had ridden to glory or damnation Australia's coming on their way to plant British civilisation in an inhospitable environment." together as a nation, as To further gleeful whooping, Lord 1901-2001 , we play host to the official b Hopetoun, fabulously-attired in black-and- gold full court dress, was sworn in as the Centennial Ceremony. The first Governor-General of Australia, and the ceremony will recall 100 years earlier when interim cabinet, led by as Prime Minister, took their oaths of office. thousands of people flocked to the Park for the Many of the jubilant crowd had already signing of the original Federation document. applauded the Great Inaugural Procession which, preceding the inauguration ceremony, had wound its way through the To celebrate our role in the commemoration of streets of Sydney towards the especially- Australia's Federation, this special Parklands erected pavilion in the later-renamed Federation Valley in Centennial Park. feature recalls Federation Day in 1901 and Clark described the day as "a people's outlines the festivities planned for 2001. It also festival", possessing a strong flavour of the Empire combined with a taste of what it was toI be a new 1 updates readers on several grand projects to citizen of Australia. "Tiiumphal arches stretched across the Macquarie Street, at the comer of Bent Street. Travelling along honour Federation, funded by the streets along which the representatives of the trades Prince Albert Street, College Street, Oxford Street, Hinders I '-r- - :'"- - - . ' marched ... The crowds cheered wildly for the Eight Houn Street, Anzac Parade, it concludes at Moore Park at 7.30pm. Commonwealth Government Federation Fund. The range of parade themes, colourfully and imaginatively Park will be car-free an 1 Janugiy =I, aa4 Banner, for the men of the SheadUnion, the Australian the easiest yay to get tq thc RI*, a+pthr$ Plus we take a look at the 'Father of Federation' Workers' Union, for the noble bushmen from the interpreted by some of Australia's top designers, celebrate indigenous culture and recognise community organisations, will disrupt mebus rms. Sir Henry Parkes and review a new exhibition at backblocks... The crowd clapped classically draped ladies, Spectators are adyised io travel light and'&:^ totch. Be cultural diversity, inventions, discoveries, sports, food, ,,-.?' - wearing helmets and in all other ways suitably costumed to !=re to bngyour pknic blanket and amkc eddy - the the Museum of Sydney exploring the represent what the day was all about - Britannia and fashion, popular culture, arts and the future. Following the parade, up to 100,000 people are expected to :Parade will tje broadcast an $mt .scrPcm in the Parade contemporary identity of Centennial Park and its Australia". However it was the imperial tmops who received the gather in Centennial Park to experience the celebration of magical history. highest honour, providing the euphoric crowds with a fine nationhood - the Centennial Ceremony, a free event that will spectacle. "(They)... presented a magnificent appearance, fine start at 8pm in the Parade Grounds (in front of the Pine Grove). We hope you are able to share some of the upstanding men, straight-backed, astride their well-groomed NSW Centenary of Federation committee member and Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust trustee, Jill Hickson, special moments planned in Centennial horses," writes Clark. t the NSW Centenary of And now, 100 years later, equally memorable festivities said the Centenary of Federation would be "splendid" for both Federation Committee on (02) 9258 0044 or visit '- Parklands to celebrate this important milestone. have been planned to not only commemorate the birth of the Australia and Centennial Park. "People will gather here again www.cofc.nsw.gov.au. nation but also to reflect on the successes and mistakes of the on 1 January, as they did in 1901, and in a great national He came to Australia a penniless English air, and they were intelligent people. He was brought up in a very healthy situation - well fed, well looked after and much immigrant. He was a farm labourer, bone and ivory loved. Even though he'd been through the bottom depths of funded by the sale of portions of land along the boundaries of turner, journalist, newspaper proprietor, and a despair with his family, he had somehow managed to weather the park. They would convert "that particular portion of the through and this gave him determination to succeed in life." surroundings of Sydney into the most coveted, the most failed businessman. But Sir Henry Parkes was also Parkes came to New South Wales in 1839 aged 24, with fashionable and the most healthy suburb of Sydney". wife Clarinda and a daughter born at sea two days before The State House was central to Parkes' plans for Centennial a man with an urge towards self-betterment. A they arrived. According to Manning Clark in A History of Park. The Act of Parliament that created the Park on 13 July politician extraordinaire, he rose to become Australia, their first year was spent living roughly. "But by 1841 1887 is notable for its lack of detail on the creating the Park, Henry's heart was filled with confidence. He had found in contrast to the vivid description of the State House's many Premier of New South Wales five times and was steady work in Sydney and was reading widely." Clark features. It was to include a gallery, public mausoleum, great remarks that in Australia Parkes found purpose: "He predicted hall, and museum for: "all books, documents, printed or the man responsible for bringing forward the bill of that he and his fellow exiles would liberate Australia from the written matter and reliques as may be illustrative of the Parliament that created Centennial Park. convicts' clanking chains and allow freedom's voice to be historical material and industrial stages of the colony's heard across her ransomed plains." progress and of the various aboriginal races of Australia their Parkes' life became the life of politics. In the 1840s, he ORE THAN 100 YEARS after his death, Sir honed his writing talents as the Sydney correspondent for the "He predicted that he and his fellow exiles Henry Parkes is still an enigmatic and Launceston Examiner and a contributor to other publications. A M would liberate Australia from the convicts' complex figure. Born into poverty in 1915, Parkes decade later as editor and proprietor of the Empire newspaper, he declared he would use the publication as "an independent lived a transient life from the age of eight, moving clanking chains and allow freedom's voice to power to vivify, elevate and direct the political life of the from place to place as his father looked for work. country." be heard across her ransomed plains." At twelve he was apprenticed to a bone and ivory In 1854 Parkes was elected to the New South Wales turner, who he worked with for eight years. Parliament, the start of half a century of almost unbroken - customs, languages and ethnological characteristics." "My master gave me a trifle, weekly, above my wages," and predominantly unpaid - parliamentary membership. As grandiose and exciting as it seemed, the State House was Parkes remembered in an 1844 letter to Lord Leigh, "out of Financial ruin was never far from Parkes' doorstep, and he never built, and according to the Sydney Morning Herald in which, when I grew to the age of 17 or 18 years, as it sometimes lost his seat due to bankruptcy. 1888 met with such strenuous opposition in Parliament and increased as I became more useful, I was enabled to purchase Nevertheless, Parkes implemented a wide range of social from the public that the plans were shelved and eventually tickets to the Mechanics' Institution; and resume something refonns, and presided over the major achievement of his era: abandoned by Parkes. like an educational training, which had been totally neglected the introduction of a public education system. From the late Parkes was not so easily dissuaded when it came to his from the time I was a child of seven or eight years." 1860s he began talking about the States joining together to dreams of a united Australia. Jane Gray recalls that Parkes was Poverty aside, Parkes enjoyed a rewarding childhood. "His become a single nation. the first politician to use the word 'commonwealth' in relation parents were very good farmers," says great grand-daughter On 5 June 1877 Parkes learned he had been created a to Australia. "It is such a generous word to use, and already Jane Gray. "They lived on the land, they had good food, fresh Knight of the Order of St Michael and St George. He had back then, it was so timely." I On 24 October 1889, in a speech in his seat of Tenterfield, Sir Henry Parkes as depicted in watercolour by John Henry Chinner Parkes issued his clarion call: 'me great question.. .is whether (1865-1933). the time has not now arisen for the creation of this Australian continent of an Australian Government and an Australian become an imposing figure whose political victory was Parliament. I believe the time has come." unparalleled, as illustrated by this 1873 limerick: Persuading his fellow Australians to combine the six existing colonies into one commonwealth, he argued: "Surely what the There once was an ogre called Parkes Americans did by war, Australians can bring about in peace." Very fond of political larks More than ten years passed before his vision was hlfilled. Who dined off his chums Parkes died in 1896, a month after auctioning his library of Making soup of the crumbs books and chinaware due to "financial difficultyn. It was four And threw their old bones to the sharks. years before Federation came about in his beloved Centennial Park. In 1887, having won office yet again at the age of 71, Manning Clark writes how the crowd "murmured their Parkes turned his mind to creating Centennial Park. With the approval for a car in the 1901 Federation procession Centenary of the founding of the colony just a year away, he containing a bust of the late Sir Henry Parkes, the father of was keen to find an appropriate proposal to celebrate the "what it was all about". occasion, Parkes had been a long-time advocate of the need "Its banner proudly bore one of the many slogans on which for open space for recreation, and seized upon the idea of he had conferred a measure of immortality: 'One People, creating a park to fulfil two needs: a people's park and a grand One Destiny'." setting for a State House to celebrate the Centenary. Catriona Burgess and Katerina Kroslakoua Above: The Parkes cabinet. Right: Parkes unveils his plans for a unified nation. His plans were nothing if not ambitious. They would Federated Australia, pen and ink drawing, Herbert Cotton (1872-1931).

10 Parklands /Summer zooo Parklands /Summer 2000 a I f The moment of Australia's Federation was commemorated at the time with a stone obelisk, created to symbolise the coming together of the states and territories, housed within a temporary pavilion. Later, to coincide with the 1988 Bicentennial celebrations, a domed pavilion was erected to house the stone memorial. Architect Alexander Tzannes, designer of the 1988 Federation Pavilion, has been selected to create 'Federation Drive', a new ceremonial entrance to the Parklands. THISVISION for the continued celebration of where the avenue of palms has been blighted by the fungus, 1 Australian history continues apace. Fusan'm oxyspofimr. The avenue is to be replanted and dedicated collectively to Above: A new seat with images from the Federation era will allow With only months to go before the Parklands' tribute to people to sit in Federation Valley and contemplate its past. Federation, work has begun on several grand projects funded the many nations that make up Australia's thriving multicultural Left: way of by a $10 million grant from the Commonwealth Government community. Planting will take place in autumn 2001. Picnics were a popular celebrating Federation in 1901, and could form part of festivities in Centennial Park in 2001. Federation Fund. Yt is, in a sense, the Park's commitment to something unique. A key Federation project is the ambitious $7.9 million dream The new plantings will ensure that the avenue retains its majesty until such time as the date palms can be returned," Peter says. to build a principal western entrance into the Park. When approximate location where it was taken. Centennial Park was originally conceived in the 18805, a Finally, the Commonwealth Government grant is also ensuring Federation Valley - the original site of the Federation The interpretive seat is one element of a cultural program western gateway was envisaged but lack of funds halted that will take place in Centennial Parklands next year, funded consttuction. ceremony - is maintained, refurbished and enhanced in time for the Federation commemoration. by the Commonwealth grant. The land up to what is now Anzac Parade led to a region "Research makes it very clear that the Park is considered a that was considered wild, wild country in those days," says The 1988 Federation Pavilion and its surrounding landscape, also designed by Alexander Tzannes following a state-wide focal point for cultural exploration," says the Sarah Dinning, Peter Nowland, Landscape Services Co-ordinator. the Trusti Marketing and-community Relations Manager. For many years, the gates at the top of Oxford Street, competition, have been the focus of the restoration project. The Pavilion sits in a landscape that was substantially .- 'We are planning to sustain interest in the Centenary year Paddington formed the popular main entrance; however, today, as by staging a number of events in 2001, including the return of altered in 1988 to create a delicate symmetry," Peter says. "In a way I'm pleased it's being replaced, because it's as Peter points out, the Oxford Street gates have been progmsively 'Artful Park', an event fondly remembered by many Park users." Wowever a number of original design elements were not though the work wasn't really complete in 1988, and it's taken cut off by roads and there is no particular grand ,main1entrance. The Artful Park exhibition will use temporary exhibits to To be known as 'Federation Drive', the vision is to create a completed, including the creation of concentric rings of grass 12 years for the work to be ready at the appropriate time," varieties around the Monument and landscaping to define the lmants says. engage the community's creativity in commemorating the ceremonial and symbolic entrance to the Parklands. significance of Federation in Centennial Park. The exhibition Several leading Australian architectural firms were asked to visual axis from the Belvedere viewing area above the Valley." Part of the budget is also being used to create something "A significant part of the Federation Valley budget has been that will capture the history of the site and simultaneously is planned for Spring 2001. present their ideas for this ceremonial gateway making use of At the same time there will be a public event to celebrate the used to complete these missing elements, and to install a capture the imagination of the Parklands' visitors. the original western approdch. dedication of Pdes Drive to multicultural Australia, and to sophisticated underground imgation system and stormwater 'The new interpretive elements needed to work within the Architect Alexander Tzannes's vision was given the stamp of unveil an interpretive piece to formally signpost the dedication. drainage system to improve land conditions." existing landscape without adding clutter," says Trust approval. A modern interpretation of the 'old grand drive' "While the theme will be celebrating the inclusive society The artwork inside the Pavilion has also required attention. A Landscape Architect Gillian Smart. "So we chose to put in a makes use of the existing boulevard of figs, oaks and pines and that Australia has become over the past 100 years, we are still work comprising 1400 tiles by artist lmants 3llm, the use of simple sandstone seat, which will ~rovidea window into the incorporates landscaping ideas to integrate Moore Park with considering the shape and form of this event," Sarah says. backed enamel on steel for the interior roof was an innovation Federation era and the events in the Park." Centennial Park. The plans for the new drive will be released "Suggestions include staging Australia's largest picnic, which for its time, and has proved problematic due to rust. All of the A combination of text and images, including the early in 2001. would fit nicely with the fact that picnicking is one of the tiles have been removed and replaced by new tiles meticulously invitation to the swearing-in ceremony, a postcard from a "It's going to mark our address to passing drivers. People most popular activities at the Park, and that picnics were held driving along Anzac Parade frequently aren't aware that they're copied by hand in a special long-life paint on aluminium plates. witness to the celebrations, and images of the ceremony, throughout Australia in 1901 to celebrate Federation." Recently in Sydney to inspect prows on the restoration, will allow people to sit in the Valley and consider its past. actually passing through Centennial Parklands, so this gateway "All we can be certain of is that, come the Federation lmants 3llers remarked that the affected the tiles had actually A stunning panoramic photograph of the 1901 Federation is going to be a symbolic entrance to the Park," Peter says. celebrations, the Parklands will be more glorious than ever." Another Federation project is the restoration of Parkes Drive, "done him a favouf. celebrations will also be positioned in the Valley at the Centennial Park is to be the focus of a new depictions of park life: a mother and daughter from Coogee enjoy their weekly morning tea; a rider hits Horse Track at exhibition at the Museum of Sydney. Curator lnara dawn; an elderly couple rest in the shade of a majestic Waldren previews this exciting exhibition, which is paperbark; a group of runners stretch and warm up beside the grand sandstone pillars of the Paddington Gates; and Buddhist part of a broader program of exhibitions at the monks enjoy a peaceful Christmas Day in the Park. "Centennial Park is such an icon of Sydney culture - then Museum for the Centenary of Federation. and now. This exhibition is a celebration of the significance of the Parklands for all Sydneysiders. We hope to bring of the HOTOGRAPHERS Wendy McDougall and magic of the Park into the heartland of the city," says Wendy. PBrendan Read have spent more than three years Alongside the contemporary photographic portraits of the documenting the life of Centennial Park and Park, the exhibition will also explore its fascinating history - capturing the many moods of its people and places. the importance of the site to Aboriginal people, its significance to Sydnds water supply and the actual carving out of the Their striking series of black-and-white photographs Park's current design from a rocky and swampy landscape. highlight the cultural diversity of park users, their The exhibition uses some important original material to many and varied pastimes, and the diverse illustrate its history. The diary of head gardener James Jones environments that exist across the Parklands. covering the period 1887 to 1888 includes a list of native While the photographs were conceived as the basis of a plants found in the area and graphic descriptions of the pre- book, their work is culminating in an exhibition, Portrait ofa existing environment and the dynamiting of sandstone in an Park, opening on 9 December at the Museum of Sydney. attempt to create a gardenesque English-style park. Developed with the support of Centennial Parklands, the A hand-drawn parish map of Alexandria plots the Lachlan exhibition will explore the history and contemporary identity Swamp "resewed for the supply of water to the town of of this Sydney landmark. Sydney" in the 1820s, and the outlet of Busby's Bore at Hyde Wendy and Brendan are passionate about Centennial Park, Park is depicted in an early water-coloured sketch. Original and this commitment comes through in their beautiful native plant specimens collected from Centennial Park last

p Opposite: An elderly couple rest in the shade of a paperbark near the Duck Pond. Photo: Wendy McDougall L- Above: Rider on horse track. Photo: Brendan Read Left: Joggers stretch their legs beside the grand sandstone pillars of the Paddington Gates. Photo: Wendy McDougall.

0 i"L ma- "'*\ from the 1887 plans of Henry Parkes for an elaborate 'State House' encompassing library' museum and mausoleum, to a 1970s multi-sports complex proposal, part of a previous bid for Sydney to host the Olympics. Portrait ofa Park will I I(lt showcase the plans and drawings for these proposals which thankfully never eventuated. Portrait ofa Pad is part of a program of exhibitions inspired century will be on display, plus there is an original sketch by by the Centenary of Federation at the Museum of Sydney. the daughter of the Park's Director Joseph Maiden. Another highlight is Sydney at Federation, an exciting exhibition In the 1880s unemployed men provided much of the labour of film, photography, multi-media and models, which required to carve the Park out of an environment that was, to immerses you in the streetscapes of Victorian Sydney in stark European eyes, inhospitable. The dynamite that was used to contast to the city of today. The exhibition features a modem blast away tonnes of sandstone is likely to have also destroyed day Triumphal Arch, created for the Museum by artist Gary remnant Aboriginal rock carvings - a legacy that would Canley. And during January 2001 floats and costumes from almost certainly have existed after thousands of years of the Centenary of Federation parade will be on display. Aboriginal life in this resource-rich area. Displayed in the Friends of Crntmnial ParMands will receive two-for-one entry to exhibition are specimens of some of the hundreds of native Portrait ofa Park at the Museum of Sydney until 17 June 2001, plants from the Lachlan Swamp area which provided food, by showing their membership keyring. medicines and tools for Aboriginal clans. The Museum of Sydney is on the comer of Phillip and Centennial Park has survived as public parkland despite Bridge Streets, Sydney, and is open daily 9.30am to 5pm. many development proposals that could have built it out - Entry is $7 General; $3 ConcessionIChild; and $17 Family. "take as much interest iw it as if by your awn bands yo* bad glan~d Jull appreciation of tbis great beauty and yaw great prioiSege5, the ~rkwdl be one iof tbe grandest

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Friends - Application Form SUMMER DISCOUNlS Friends of Cmtornial Parklands can enjoy discount tickets at Moonlight Become a Friend of Crntmnial Parklands and enjoy Cinema all this summer. these benefits: Enjoy the latest releases and movie favourites under the stars in membership key ring Centennial Park amphitheatre. This season's movies include Arncrican Parklands Magazine posted 4 times a year huty, Looking For Ali Brandi, Lifc is Beautiful and Roman Holiday. For full 10% discount at Centennial Parklands screening details visit www.moon1ight.com.a~. Restaurant and Caf6 Simply present your Frimds of Cmtmnial Parklands keyring upon payment at the Moonlight Cinema box office in Centennial Park to Ranger guided walks and other Fricnds' activities receive a concession-rate ticket. quality membership certificate Frimds are also eligible for two-for-one entry at the new exhibition on discounts on selected Parklands events Centennial Park - Portrait of a Park - at the Museum of Sydney. Show your Friends keyring at the entry desk, and gain one free admission with Plus you will be helping to support the future of each paid admission. Sydney's grandest 19th century public park, Discounted tickets will also be available in mid-2001 for Cique du dedicated to the people by Sir Henry Parkes in Soleil's new production, Algnia. Frimds will be eligible for a group 1888. discount on selected mid-week dates. Call (02) 9339 6652 to register Membership category your interest. Single (1 year) .....$55 (inc.~Sr) Family (1 year)....$99 (inc. GST) Name: MrslMslMisslMrlDr

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I*' Payment of $ is enclosed (cheques payable to Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust) OR Please charge $ to my 0Bankcard 0Mastercard 0Visa Card no HELLWA HAUOWEEN Over 150 ghoulish characters converged on Centennial Parklands Restaurant on 3 1 October for the Frimds Hallowm Dinner. Those in attendance included witches, ghosts, vampires, warlocks, fairies, a man with his head on backwards (or was it is his body?), Batman, and TV Card Holdefs name character Buffy the Vampire Slayer, complete with a pint-sized stake. Fabulously freaky food was consumed by all. "Worms with gut sauce" (pasta with tomato sauce) was an overwhelming favourite with the little Card Holdefs signature monsters. Restaurant staff looked particularly scary with blood covering their faces and hands - suspiciously, Chef David Nwnan was unable to Send to: Centennial Parklands Friends be found when it was time to judge the best-dressed awards. Locked Bay 15 After dinner Centennial Parklands Rangers fearlessly led a hunt through PADDINGTON NSW 202 1 Centennial Park. Participants navigated their way around the rose garden, Phone: (02) 9339 6699 through Lachlan Swamp and into the Pine Forest - following clues about Fax: (02) 9332 2 148 , the Park's sometimes scary inhabitants. Fortunately, a bout of heavy rain I held off until after all the spirits had alighted on their broomsticks. Best-dressed child was won by a little vampire. Best-dressed table was almost impossible to judge with two tabla sharing Call for Volunteers the prize of a package of lifelike toy bugs and insects. Congratulations to Mary Forbes who won the Friends Draw a complimentary Spotlight Centenary of Federation Prowl for two adults and two children. needs your help This was the final I Friends dinner for the E A PART OF HISTORY by becoming a volunteer for the year 2000. Special thanks BCentenary of Federation celebrations in Centennial Park. to the Centennial The New South Wales Centenary of Federation Committee Parklands Restaurant and needs volunteers with knowledge of Centennial Park for the Landmark for their support I Centennial Ceremony being held on the Park's Parade Groun& of the Friends of Centennial As with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, volunteers will Parklands program play a pivot role in the success of the event. throughout the year. The 90-minute ceremony will begin at twilight in Centennial Park and will feature a diverse line up of well-known Australian END OF MAR CELEBRATION performers. Volunteers will perform a variety of roles including After an epic year, its time to celebrate simple pleasures once looking after VIPs, acting as guides, dispensing information, again! As the year 2000 draws to a close, please join us for a working backstage, and monitoring crowds. special Friends celebration on Thursday 7 December. With over 100,000 people expected, volunteers are also This year Friends are invited to gather by the Duck Pond in needed to act as "environmental marshals" protecting the Park's Centennial Park for drinks and nibbles. For the younger guests unique natural and built heritage on what is predicted to be ont (or those young at heart) Park Rangers will conduct a treasure of the biggest days in Centennial Parklands' history. hunt through Centennial Park, with special prizes! Individuals and groups are welcome. All who volunteer will The evening is being hosted by Fricnds patron, Lady Susie receive a certificate plus a t-shirt that will serve as a uniform an. Martin, and will be held from 6 to 8pm. a souvenir. We hope to see you there. Call (02) 9339 6699 for more To volunteer, please fill out the form below and mail it the details. NSW Centenary of Federation Committee at the address provided. For further information regarding volunteering phone 61FT MEMBERSHIPS Kristy Lewis at the New South Wales Centenary of Federation Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Give someone you Committee on (02) 9258 0044. love the living gift of friendship. Friends of Centennial Parklands gift memberships are now available all year - making them a perfect gift for any occasion Please send me more information on how I can volunteer for including birthdays, christenings and Christmas. the Centennial Celebration in Centennial Park on 1 January Gift memberships come specially-wrapped and can be sent to 200 1 the address of your choice. Each membership helps to support Name: MdMs/Miss/Mr/Dr the future of Sydney's favourite parklands. Call (02) 9339 6699 to arrange your gift.

NEW FRIENDS As an acknowledgment of their tremendous support, we Postcode: welcome the following new Friends of Centennial ParMands: Telephone home: The Alder Family Alan Hyland Telephone business: G.A. Casey Wendy Klinner Email address: Ken Chapman The Melick Family Sarah Dinning The Richards Family Send to: Send to: The Duchen Family The Shields Family Kristy Lewis RB. Duncan Jenny Siddall Centennial Ceremony Greg Edward Max Swadling NSW Centenary of Federation Committee The Fems Family The Tesoriero Family PO Box R1193 Royal Exchange Shayne Gabrielle Green Sydney NSW 1225 Parklands lSummn 2000 .1 7 nkings and enquiries (02) €K%W 6699 funl@s othenkise stated). case of rain, please call to confirm event is proceeding.

130 years. Activities include a ALL coaching clinic with the Sydney Swans, a great Aussie SUMMER Sausage Sizzle and much more. 10.30am-4pm. Full December - 17 February program www.cp.nsw.gov.au or (except Mondays and selected call (02) 9339 6699. dates) MOONLIGHT CINEMA e, CAR FREE DAY Enjoy the some of the latest Walk, cycle or catch public Australian and overseas films transport and enjoy the first Cl-..--REN'S TENNIS CAMP - rATUES AND Centennial Park's Amphitheatre Sunday of summer in This five-day camp teaches SCULPTURES @ including American Beauty, Centennial Park. children five years and over the Where are the statues in Chopper and Looking for Ali Disabled access via Musgrave basics of tennis through Centennial Park? Search for Sir Brandi. Full screening details Ave Gates. 9amdpm coaching and competition. Henry Parkes and use your www.moon1ight.com.a~. $121 per camp. 9am3pm. skills to uncover evidence of Bookings Ticketek on 9266 Wednesday Bookings (02)9662 7033 other sculptures in the 4800. Friends of Centennial 6 MY LITTLE PONIES e, Parklands. Carve a soapstone Parklands should present TWO-DAY HORSE RIDING statue of your own to take Friends'keyring upon payment A special children's tour of the CAMP home with you. 2.30-4.30pm. at the Moonlight Cinema box Centennial Parklands See 12 December Equestrian Centre. Find out $15 per child (8-12 years). office in Centennial Park to Bookings essential receive the concession rate. where the horses live, what (02)9339 6699 they eat and how to care for TWO-DAY HORSE RIDING them. Includes a short pony December-1 7 June CAMP SPOTLIGHT PROWL 9 ride.10-11 am. $7.50 per child PORTRAIT OF A PARK et See 12 December (2-6 years), adults free. 8.45-9.45pm. See 1 December Centennial Park is the focus of Bookings essential a new exhibition at the 1'02) 9339 6699 4 Thursday Museum of Sydney. Portrait of JANUARY OLD-FASHIONED FUN O a Park explores the history and Imagine what Centennial Park 12 Tuesday Monday contemporary identity of 1 was like in times gone by. How TWO-DAY HORSE RIDING CENTENARYOF Centennial Park. Admission: $7 did the Rangers get around the CAMP e, FEDERATION CELEBRATEONS adult, $3 concession, $17 Park? Were the trees always A two-day horse riding camp Join thousands of Australians family. Museum of Sydney this tall? Discover some old- for children aged five years in the celebration of 100 years corner Bridge & Phillip Streets. fashioned park features and and over, teaching the of Federation. Centennial Park Enquiries (02) 9251 5988. make a frame for historic park fundamentals of riding. $160 is the venue for two important Friends can show Friends pictures. 10-11 am. $7.50 per per two-day camp (includes events - the Commemoration keyring at the admission desk child (2-6 years), adults free. morning tea and lunch). Ceremony at lpm and the for two-for-one entry. Bookings essential 10am3pm. Bookings Centennial Ceremony at 8pm. (02)9339 6699 (02)9360 8747 Both events are open to the DECEMBER public and free of charge. I4 Thursday Contact NSW Centenary of TWO-DA:, HORSE RlDlNG Friday Federation Committee on 1 CAMP SPOTLIGHT PROWL O (02)9258 0044 or visit See 12 December A chance to see the wild www.cofc.nsw.gov.au nightlife of Centennial Park. .onday Join Rangers spotlighting 18 3 Wednesday possums, flying foxes and lots CHILDREN'S GOLF CLINIC ESCAPE AND EXPLORE of other night creatures. Bring Children can learn to play or SCHOOL HOLIDAY a torch. 8.154.15pm. $8.50 improve their golf game at the PROGRAM Moore Park Golf Club in a per person. Bookings essential PARTY TIME O series of specialised one-day (02)9339 6699 The Rangers are planning a and one-week clinics. Qualified party in Centennial Park. What PGA teachers provide Sunday are they celebrating? Come 3 professional tuition for children SUMMERKICKS OFF AT along to find out and join them aged seven to thirteen years. MOORE PARK playing games and decorating Beginners one-week clinic 2- A fun-filled day of free flags. 10-1 lam. $7.50 per 3pm. IntermediateIAdvanced entertainment for the whole child (2-5 years), adults free. one-week clinic 4-5pm. family, welcoming back Moore Bookings essential (02)9339 Bookings (02)9663 4966. Park after its first restoration in 6699 MlJL-w wednday Join the festivities in Centennial 10 See 8 January ' Park celebrating 100 years PARTY 1IME 8 See 3 January since.Federatiin. Find out how 21 Sunday 2 Friday people used the Park, play old- STbTUES AND PONY RIDES e SPOTLIGHT PROWL a fashioned games and discover SCUWRES8 See 7 January 8.45-9.45pm. the secret of the Federation See3 January See 1 December Pavilion. 2-3.30pm. $8.50 per - child (6-8 years). Bookings 4 su-y essential (02) @39 6699 See 7 Januaw FQOTSTEPS TO CHILD~EN'SOOLF CLINIC FWEWTION9 IntermediateIAdvanced Putting 22 umday See 7 January and Chipping Clinic. CHILDREN'S GOLF C,...., 2-3.30pm. See 18 December IntermediateIAdvancedBunker 14 Wednesday WUmE PONIES@, -' Clinic. 9.30-1 lam. ,a,. 5 Friday See 18 December See 6 December ZHILDREN'S GOLF CLINIC CHILDREN'S TEWW&P 18 sunday Intermediate/Advanced Bunker See Clinic. 9.30-1 lam. See 18 18 December STATUES AND December SCULPTURES 23 Tuesday 9.30-1 1.30arn. SPOTLIGHT PROWL e JUNIOR RANGERS 9. See 3 January 8.454.45pm. See 1 December See 9 January, - . CHILDREN'S GO1 ;LINIC 7Sunday PONY RIDES 8 IntermediatelAdvanced Putting The only place where kids can and Chipping Clinic. jump into the saddle so close 2-3.30prn. to the city! Hand-led, 10 minute See 18 Member rides fof children. 10arnbpm. Meet Centennial Parklands 24 wedwxiay cafe. SPOTL@~TP~QWL~ PARTY TlME @ 8.454.45pm. See 3 January FOOTSTEPS TO See. 1 December . FEDERATION8 STATUES AND The Federation of Australia was 11 mnd* SCULPTURES 8 declared in Centennial Park a OLD-FASHSONEQ FUN 8 See 3 January century ago. Follow in the See 4 January footsteps of this historic SPOTLlQHT PROWL 8 occasion with a Ranger-guided FEDERATION 8.45-9.45pm. tour and slide show. See knages See 4 January See 1 December of the ceremony that unifmd aur nation and visit the historic 25 mu- .. . Federation Pavilion. 3-6pm. OLD-FASHIONED FUN $8.50 per person. Bookings 8.45-9.45pm. See 4 January essentiiel(02) 9339 6699 See 1 December FEDERATION FESTIVITIES PARTY TlME 8 loam-1 1am. 8~onday - See 4 January See 3 January MULTI-SPORTS CAMP PONY RIDES 8 Get fit and have fun at this See 7 January 26 FWY stwm week-long multi-sport holiday SPOTLIGHT PROWL 8 24 camp. Coaching and CELEBRATION MWE 15-y 8.45-9.45pm. FEMALE VOICE competition will be provided for CHILDREN'S GOLF CLINK: See VDecernber After a triumphant debut last Tennis, Rollerblading, InterrnediateIAdvanced One- year, this all-female concert Rollerhockey, Basketball and week Clinic. 84am. sunday returns to Centennial Park. ibrass ~ockey- all at the same Beginner's One-week Clinic. 28 PONY RIDES Enquiries (02) 9557 4332 %enuel Children five years and 10-1 lam. 8 or visit www.rnardigras.com.au. over. 9ain3prn. Supervision See 18 December See 7 January available from 8.30am4pm. $176 per camp. 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- --wmm%L ' d Longdaycarecenhefw~topra celebrate the Australian Bicentenary, the Pavilion marks the ,, 9 + schodars. s66a 1200 location where the Federation of Australia was declared. The inscr~ptionon the Pavilion reads "Mammon or Millennia1 Eden", a paraphrase of questions posed in the poem "Australia" by Bernard O'Dowd in 1901. O'Dowd was reflecting on the future of Australia at the time of Federation. l and whether it would be tied to wealth or higher ideals. The inscription was suggested by Professor Manning Clark.

1 Back cover, Buddh~stmonks near Lily Pond, enjoying a peaceful Christmas Day in Centennial Park. From the exhibition Portrait of a Park, see page 14 for more details. Photo: Wendy McDougall

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