The Philip Geeves Memorial Trust - further records, 1983-1988

MLMSS 5443 ADD-ON 2108/Folder 1
MLMSS 5443 ADD-ON 2108/Item 2X

fonds

1983 - 1988

51824

1 folder and 1 outsize item of textual material - manuscript, typescript, photocopy, printed

The Philip Geeves Memorial Trust was set up by friends and supporters of Philip Geeves after his death in 1983; its purpose was to raise funds for a public memorial and to award prizes in his honour. In 1985-6 local history essay competitions were held for children and adults. The remaining funds were used for the restoration of two statues, Spring and Autumn, in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

FOLDER 1
Miscellaneous papers, including typescript copy of the Address given by the Rev. Fred McKay at the Thanksgiving Service for Philip Geeves held 25 August 1983; Newsletter of the Royal Australian Historical Society containing an obituary written by Frances Pollon, October 1983; tribute from Dorothy Forrester, August 1983; annual report of the Trust, 1985; invitation to unveiling of memorial in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, 26 April 1988

ITEM 2X
Sign displayed at fund-raising stall, including a photograph of Philip Geeves and copies of his columns for the Sydney Morning Herald