University anniversaries

The University of Sydney's 75th anniversary, 1927

The 75th anniversary of the establishment of the University was celebrated in 1927.

The anniversary commemorated the inauguration of the University on 11 October 1852, and the commencement of teaching the following day.

75th Appeal flyer by Albert Collins, image 24912326, National Library of Australia.

Program

The 75th Anniversary Appeal

The 75th Anniversary Appeal for £250,000, which was the main focus of the celebrations, was launched on 8 July 1927 and concluded on 11 October 1928, the date of the 76th Anniversary ... details.

Exhibition Week (a fund-raising event)

From 5 to 9 September 1927, the University was on exhibition and some 10,000 people visited ... details.

"The Tree of Knowledge"

One feature of Exhibition Week was the short film about the University – "The Tree of Knowledge" ... details and film

The Anniversary Dinner

The Anniversary Dinner was held in the Great Hall on 11 October 1927, the date of the inauguration of the University in 1852 ... details.

Other fund-raising events

A number of fund-raising events were held in 1927 and 1928 ... details.

Harold Cazneaux's photographs

Photographer Harold Cazneaux was commissioned by the University to make a photographic record of the students and buildings of the University in 1927 ... details and photos.

Impact of the Appeal

The Appeal exceeded its target, raising a total of £345,378, which was put to many uses ... details