Opening ceremony plaque
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This library, which incorporates materials from / the original 1862 building, has been constructed as / a grateful tribute to the early sponsors of the / Berwick Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library, to Baron Casey of Berwick and the City of Westminster, / KG, PC, GCMG, CH, DSO, MC, / and to the many voluntary workers who have given / such dedicated and thoughtful service to the / library during its long history.
Opened by Lady Murray on Friday 27 August 1982
Centenary plaque
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This plaque commemorates the / centenary / of the signing of the / 500 year lease / of the land on which this building stands / granted by Robert Bain / for the purposes of / a Mechanics’ Institute and Public Library. / 12 March 1878
500 Year Lease
On 12 March 1878 Robert Bain as lessor signed a 500 year lease for the yearly rent of one shilling due on the 21st day of December if demanded and is signed by the first five trustees; James Gibb, Henry Searle, David Stewart Lindsay, Thomas C Camm and Robert Bain and witnessed by WH Fossey.
Dr Noel Stephenson plaque
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Dr Noel Stephenson / President of the Committee / of the Berwick Mechanics / Institute and Free Library / from 1961 – 1988
This plaque commemorates / his many years of / leadership and acknowledges / His successful efforts to / maintain this Institute / as a valuable / asset for the Community
March 16th 2005
Pam Darling plaque
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Pam Darling / The Committee and Members of / the Berwick Mechanics’ Institute / and Free Library Incorporated / acknowledge with gratitude / her forty-seven years of / dedicated service from / 1962 to 2009
Melvena Bell plaque
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Footstool donated by Melvena Bell
Surveyed on: 14 Nov 2010
Surveyed by: Shirley
Berwick VIC 3806, Australia
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