{"product_id":"ansett-25-year-service-club-1972-dinner-menu-invitation-sir-reginald-ansett","title":"Ansett 25 Year Service Club 1972 Dinner Menu Invitation Sir Reginald Ansett","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Original Dinner Programme \/ Menu \u0026amp; Personal Invitation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompany: Ansett Transport Industries Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvent: 25 Year Service Club – 10th Annual Dinner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: Saturday, 25 November 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVenue: C. J. Dennis Room, Old Melbourne Motor Inn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddress: 5 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvitation Issued By: Sir Reginald Ansett, K.B.E., Chairman and Managing Director\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear \/ Era: 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Original folded dinner programme\/menu with separate named invitation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Known provenance – invitee has a known association with Sir Reginald Ansett\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollecting Interest: Ansett \/ Australian Aviation \/ Transport History \/ Melbourne Ephemera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and particularly well-provenanced piece of Ansett and Australian aviation history, comprising the original dinner programme\/menu and personally named invitation for the 10th Annual Dinner of the Ansett Transport Industries 25 Year Service Club, held in Melbourne on 25 November 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formal invitation was issued in the name of Sir Reginald Ansett, K.B.E., Chairman and Managing Director of Ansett Transport Industries Limited, inviting the named recipient to attend the dinner in the C. J. Dennis Room at the Old Melbourne Motor Inn in North Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest is the provenance of this group. The identity of the original invitee is known to Vintage HQ, as is the invitee’s association with Sir Reginald Ansett. The recipient’s name has been deliberately obscured in the public listing photograph for privacy. The original invitation itself remains unaltered, and the recipient’s identity and known provenance will be provided to the purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying programme records an evening beginning with cocktails and canapés, followed by dinner, announcements, entertainment and presentations to new Service Club members. The distinctly 1970s menu included smoked salmon, long fillets of beef with Chasseur sauce, fresh strawberries and cream, cheese and greens, and coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing distinctive period Ansett Transport Industries branding, the two pieces together provide a tangible connection to the people behind one of Australia’s best-known transport and aviation companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Ansett group dating from 1972:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Includes both the original 25 Year Service Club dinner programme\/menu and named invitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Invitation retains the original handwritten name of the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The recipient’s name has only been obscured in the public listing photograph for privacy and has not been removed or altered on the original invitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Attractive period Ansett branding and graphics remain clear and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Light age-related marks, spotting and handling wear are present, consistent with items more than 50 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Some minor creasing and discolouration are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The programme and invitation present well overall for their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Known provenance accompanies the group and will be disclosed to the purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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