Dust off your Collection for State Library of Queensland Workshops to be held at Maryborough Library

Senior Library Assistant Deborah Kruske and Councillor George Seymour check out the Lee family certificates.

Held for over 20 years in the Maryborough library, the plastic wrapping has been peeled away from two original First World War certificates for the upcoming QANZAC 100 workshops #qanzac100.

Lieutenant Colonel Harry William Lee VD, was headmaster at St Helens State School, Maryborough and original Commanding Officer of the 9th Battalion at Maryborough.

He was also part of the initial Gallipoli landing and after stints in Malta and Alexandria, Harry returned home to Australia in 1916 and was awarded the World War I trio of medals.

It was for these acts of service that on behalf of the citizens of Maryborough, Harry was presented with an appreciate certificate of services rendered in 1919.

The Lee family were also presented with a small memento certificate following the death of their son (also Harry) who contributed to the war effort in Gallipoli, England and France.#WWl

The certificates were donated to the Maryborough library.#Maryborough

Councillor for Community, Heritage and Family Services, George Seymour said that similar historical pieces could be found in many homes around the region.

“Certificates, awards and other historical treasures are often passed down throughout the generations.

 “But they are usually tucked away in wardrobes or drawers because people are unsure of what to do with them or how to care for them.

“I encourage anyone who has a personal collection to come along to the QANZAC 100 workshops, run by Niles Elvery from the State Library of Queensland, to learn how to preserve it.”

Bookings are still open for the workshops which will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at the Maryborough library.

For more information or to book, phone 4190 5788.
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