Lions Club of Coffs Harbour launching a project that will take 75 years to complete

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CaptionMembers of the Lions Club of Coffs Harbour launching a project that will take 75 years to complete.

Pictured (from left) Mr William Gray, Manager of The Coffs Harbour Branch of The Commonwealth Trading Bank of Australia, shown handing the Club's Pass Book to Mr. John Brudzinski, official representative for the Public Trustee of New South Wales. Mr Brudzinski is also holding the "capsule" in his left hand. Lion Richard (Dick) Pearce, The Club's President (third), Lion John Gerard, Past Deputy District Governor and a Life Member of "Lions International", the author of "From Pastures Green to Silver Screen" and the prime mover of this unique project (fourth). Lion Alan Scolari, The Club's Secretary (extreme right). Date10 October 1978Person DepictedJack GerardPhysical Descriptionblack & whiteDimensionsH. 127mm x W. 175mmAccession NumberCC2020.15.2Credit LineLoaned for digitsation by Norma McConnell

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The Lions Club of Coffs Harbour, The Commonwealth Trading Bank of Australia and The Public Trustee of New South Wales came together to support a project where the Lions Club of Coffs Harbour invest $600 into a Savings Investment Account with the Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia, for a fixed term of 75 years. It will mature on 4 July 2053, which will also be the Club's 100th Anniversary. The money will be used for charitable purposes.

CollectionCommunity CollectionsAgencyYarrila Arts & Museum (YAM)