A number of historically significant parks and buildings are to be placed on the State Heritage Register as part of celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of Lachlan Macquarie’s swearing in as Governor of New South Wales.
Premier, Kristina Keneally said Sydney’s Macquarie Place, Richmond Park in Richmond and St John’s Church in Parramatta would be placed on the Register to mark the occasion and pay tribute to the contribution made by Governor Macquarie.
Recognition for Governor’s 200th
Ms Keneally said over 50 events were already planned for the Bicentenary, with more to come.
“It will be a year long program celebrating the great contribution Governor Macquarie made in the early history of our State,” she said.
Ms Keneally also announced that Macquarie Street, in the heart of the city centre, would come alive with light and audio displays each night for three weeks during May and June.
“Macquarie Visions will be part of Vivid Sydney 2010 and will tell the story of Governor Macquarie’s legacy showcasing a series of large-scale performance projections on the historical buildings and structures along Macquarie Street,” she said.
Committee Chairman of the Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Commemorations, John
Aquilina said the festivities would give the community an opportunity to be part of an historic milestone.
“The extensive program of events celebrates the past, present and future through local activities and programs,” Mr Aquilina said.
He said highlights included an exhibition of Lachlan Macquarie’s personal letters, journals, maps and paintings at the State Library of New South Wales and
‘Opera in the Courtyard’, a performance of Beethoven’s opera, Fidelio.
A portrait of the former Governor, which was commissioned for seven guineas back in 1822, has also been restored in time for the celebrations.
The portrait is hung in the Windsor Court House and will be the centerpiece of a Hawkesbury Regional Gallery exhibition entitled Exploring the identity, achievement and legacy of Governor Lachlan Macquarie later this year.
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