Carlton in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Royal Exhibition Building Handover Centenary
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 16, 2026
1. Royal Exhibition Building Handover Centenary Marker
(Top Marker)
One Hundred Years Administration
of the Royal Exhibition Building
by
The Exhibition Trustees
This plaque was unveiled by
The Chairman of the Trust
F.R.G. Strickland, O.B.E.
on September 30th, 1981
Trustees at this time being
K.L. Christian, Deputy Chairman ∙ P.B.Cooper ∙ R.D.Davidson. O.B.E. ∙ Mrs H Pan ∙ L. Ress ∙ A. J. Watson ∙ J. C. Elden, Director
(Bottom Marker)
handed over the control of this building to
The Exhibition Trustees comprising:
Hon. James MacBain, M.L.C. Chairman, George R. Fincham, M.P., Rt. Wor. the Mayor of Melbourne, Cr. Geroge Meares, J.P., Ald. Thomas O'Grady, J.P., Hon. Louis L. Smith, M.D., M.L.A., Hon. J.G. Francis, M.P., Hon. John Woods, M.P.
J.E. Sherrard, Acting Secretary
Erected 1981 by The Exhibition Trustees Melbourne.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1881.
Location. 37° 48.285′ S, 144° 58.348′ E. Marker is in Carlton, Victoria,
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, Australasia, the Pacific Ocean, South Pacific, the Pacific Rim, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal Exhibition Building Opening Centenary (here, next to this marker); Exhibition Building Great Hall (here, next to this marker); Exhibition Building Foundation Stone Centenary (a few steps from this marker); Exhibition Building receives Royal Title (a few steps from this marker); Pillar of Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Mutual Life Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Exhibition Fountain 1880 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlton.
Also see . . . Trustees, Exhibition Building.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 16, 2026
2. Handover Centenary Markers
The body known as The Exhibition Trustees was established by s9 of the Victorian Exhibitions Act 1878. Its function was to possess and control the Exhibition building in Carlton Gardens and specified surrounding areas for the purposes of public exhibitions and public instruction and recreation (s14 Victorian Exhibitions Act) except for when Exhibition Commissioners were in existence (s10 Victorian Exhibitions Act). Exhibition Commissioners could be appointed for up to three years to "carry out and superintend any public exhibition of works of industry and art authorized to be held in accordance with the provisions of 'The Exhibitors Protection Act' 1872 (s2 Victorian Exhibitions Act, and similarly in s4 Exhibitions Act 1890). Commissioners were appointed for the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880 and the Melbourne International Centennial Exhibition 1888.(Submitted on July 5, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
