The celebrations here took the form of a monster procession from the Athenaeum to the Recreation Reserve and back to the hall. The Street was lined with onlookers; every person either carried a flag or wore colours suitable to the occasion. Arriving at the Reserve the President (Cr E Lawford) delivered an excellent address bearing on “the now famous siege”. The wife of the President planted two commemorative trees in the Reserve. A gigantic feast was partaken of in the Athenaeum Hall and from 5 o’clock until half past 7 an impromptu concert was held, followed by free Patriotic Entertainments arranged by the committee. The hall had to accommodate over 500, packed in like sardines but without complaint. A social hop till midnight followed. All the arrangements were in the hands of a committee. Cr Lawford, Crs Zerbe, Crouch, Pickering Finger and Stutt. Mr F.H. Thomas (Shire Secretary) and the local head Teachers Messrs Goodson and Craig.
Source: Camberwell and Hawthorn Advertiser quoted in 2004-03 DTHS Newsletter
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