University anniversaries
The University of Sydney's Jubilee Celebrations, 1902
At the beginning of Michaelmas Term in 1902, the University celebrated the 50th anniversary of its opening to the public.
The University's inauguration ceremony had been held in the Great Hall of the Sydney College building (now the Sydney Grammar School) on 11 September 1852, under the presidency of the Vice-Provost of the University (Sir Charles Nicholson) and in the presence of His Excellency Sir Augustus Charles Fitzroy, KCB, then Governor-General.
Notification of the Jubilee celebrations was sent to the various universities and learned institutions worldwide ... more.
Program
The Jubilee program covered the period 30 September to 3 October 1902, and was organised by Professors Mungo MacCallum, Thomas Anderson Stuart and Tannatt Edgeworth David.
Monday, 29 September 2009:
Performance by the University Dramatic Society
Before the official proceedings began there was a performance of by the University Dramatic Society in the Palace Theatre in Pitt Street, at 2.30pm on Monday 29 September 1902, under the auspices of the University Union ... details.
Address on "Universities, some characteristics and use"
During the evening, Senator Sir Josiah Symon KC delivered an address in connection with the jubilee celebrations entitled '"Universities, some characteristics and use”, also under the auspices of the University Union ... address.
The University organist, Mr Arnold Mote, presented a program of organ music.
The Union Book of 1902
On 29 September 1902 "The Union Book of 1902 " was published ... details.
Tuesday, 30 September 1902:
Reception of guests and presentation of addresses
The official reception of guests and presentation of addresses was held at 3.00pm on 30 September 1902 in the Great Hall ... details and addresses.
Banquet for the delegates
In the evening the visitors to the University were entertained at a dinner given by members of Convocation at Shadier's Rooms ... more.
Wednesday, 1 October 1902:
Address on "University Influence" by Professor MacCallum
In the morning of 1 October 1902, a large audience assembled in the Great Hall to hear an address by Professor Mungo MacCallum on "University Influence" ... address.
Harbour excursion
Shortly after 2 pm, the Port Jackson Company's SS Kuring-gai left the Manly Wharf, Circular Quay, with about 400 guests on board ... details.
Senate conversazione
In the evening a Senate Conversazione was held in the Great Hall at the University ... details.
At about 8.30pm, His Excellency Sir Harry Rawson unveiled the portrait of the Chancellor, Sir Henry Normand MacLaurin.
Thursday, 2 October 1902:
Excursions
On 2 October 1902, excursions were organised to the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and National Park.
Address on "The Majority of the Medical School" by Professor Anderson Stuart
Professor Anderson Stuart, Head of the Medical School, delivered an address in the Harveian Theatre, then one of six large teaching spaces on the upper floor of the Medical School, entitled "The History of the Medical School” ... address.
Undergraduates' garden party
At 3 pm, a garden party was held in the Quadrangle by the Undergraduates' Association ... details.
Annual ball of the University Sports Union
More than eight hundred guests attended the annual Sydney University Sports Union Ball at the Sydney Town Hall in the evening ... details.
Friday, 3 October 1902:
Lecture on "University Science Teaching"
On 3 October 1902, Professor Edgeworth David delivered a lecture entitled "University Science Teaching" before a large audience in the Great Hall ... lecture.
Dr P Sydney Jones' luncheon party
After Professor David's lecture, the Visiting Delegates, the Chancellor and Fellows of the Senate, and Professors were entertained at luncheon by Dr P Sydney Jones, at the Australia Hotel.
Garden party at the Observatory
A garden party was held in the afternoon at the Observatory. Mr and Mrs H C Russell were "at home" at the Observatory in the afternoon ... details.
Smoke concert
In the evening, the Undergraduates' Association gave a Smoke Concert in the Great Hall ... details.
An At Home at the Women's College
While the Undergraduates' Smoke Concert was in progress in the Great Hall, a number of guests were being entertained by Miss Louisa Macdonald, the Principal, at the Women's College ... details.
Saturday, 4 October 1902
Regatta
The celebrations were brought to a close on the afternoon of 4 October 1902 with a regatta on Lane Cove River ... details.