NRS-4373 | Unregistered papers of the Decorations and Illuminations Committee

These are unregistered papers relating to the establishment, responsibilities, and activities of the Committee. The papers deal with: the establishment and background of the Committee; proposed decorations, designs and discussions, including a proposed birthday cake and other competition entries; the planning, design, specifications, location, erection, contracts, dismantling and disposal of the decorative structures situated in Sydney; designs, material specifications and manufacture of banners, flags and flagpoles; and the location and planning of "flights" of flags; tender specifications and location of lights; minutes of meetings of the Flag Sub-committee and General Services Co-ordinating Committee; financial reports, budgets and estimates; liaison with agencies and sponsors; publications; newspaper clippings; and security. Slides, photographs and samples of materials are included with the records. A full listing is available. (12/13640-48). 9 boxes. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.