Catalogue Number: 1263 Proof sheets of photographs of the opening of the new building of the Victorian College of Optometry Category: Photographs Sub-Category: Photograph People and events Photographer: Norman Wodetzki Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1991 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne Publisher/Manufacturer: Norman Wodetzki Description Of Item: Two proof sheets of black and white photographs of the opening of the new building of the Victorian College of Optometry in 1991. From left Bruce Besley, President of the College; Professor Barry Cole, Director of the College; Professor David Penington, Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, and (standing) Dr Davis McCaughey, Governor of the State. Stamp for the photographer on the back with code numbers for the photographs Historical Significance: The new building on to Keppel and Palmerston Streets was officially opened on May 19 1991 by the State Governor Dr Davis McCaughey AC in the presence of the State Minister for Health Mrs Maureen Lyster and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne Professor David Penington AC. See other photographs in the 1991 Annual Report of the College How Acquired: Record of VCO Condition: Good Location: Archive office. South wall. Cube 5 Album 2 |