Planned events for Millicent’s 150th anniversary have been postponed but contributions to a time capsule and collection of historic images are still being sought.
The township of Millicent is celebrating its 150th year in 2020, with Wattle Range Council staff working towards a number of major projects to celebrate the anniversary, all whilst considering the impacts of COVID-19.
A major week-long musical event that was planned for the Civic and Arts Centre has had to be cancelled along with an event that was proposed for the Domain area with stalls, displays and activities.
However Wattle Range Council Chief Executive Ben Gower has identified one project that should be able to continue.
“To ensure we collect and retain items acknowledging the 150th year, council is calling for material to be considered for a time capsule installation in the new Domain area as a part of the celebration,” he said.
“We hope to open an existing time capsule that was donated by Kimberly-Clark Australia when the Millicent Library complex was built, display the contents, then refill the capsule with those same items and new ones for opening in many years’ time.”
Contact library staff at library@wattlerange.sa.gov.au with ideas and contributions for inclusion in the time capsule.
Council staff will then collate and consider the ideas and determine the design and space needed within the capsule for commitment.
