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Sovereign Hill attracts a diverse
range of visitors! New stories unfold
around every corner in a magical
mix of entertainment and education.
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SOVEREIGN HILL
BALLARAT VICTORIA
REDCOATS SPONSORSHIP APPEAL
Redcoat
Sponsorship Appeal
Sovereign Hill’s 40th Regiment of Foot (the
‘Redcoat’ soldiers) are one of the highlights
of our daily visitor program and the face of
Sovereign Hill at high profile public events
both in Melbourne and around Ballarat.
Every afternoon, the Redcoats draw a large crowd as they march
along Main Street and through the township to the parade ground
where they drill, fire their muskets and pose for souvenir photos with
visitors. They are our most photographed interpretive experience.
Where possible, we are seeking to reproduce the exact garment
construction methods originally used in the 1850s. We are also
expanding the Redcoats interpretation to include the distinctly
different Officer and Drummer uniforms. Certain elements of
the uniforms are being made here in Sovereign Hill by our own
craftsmen, showcasing some of the historical trades and skills
nurtured and kept alive by Sovereign Hill.
Yes, I/We would like to sponsor a Redcoat
To costume our Redcoats, we need three different types of uniform in a range
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of sizes to fit our staff. Each uniform consists of at least 8 separate pieces and
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is bespoke tailored. We have done extensive historical research to ensure that
I/We would like to donate:
the uniforms are as accurate as possible, but still fit-for-purpose for our staff.
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Our requirements have been determined as follows:
I/We would like our donation to be used for:
Soldier’s Uniform (50 required - $1,800 each)
Drummer’s Uniform (3 required - $2,500 each)
Officer’s Uniform (3 required - $2,500 each)
Museum Standard Replica (3 required - $4,000 each, including recognition plaque)
Towards any of the above
The replica 1850s military uniforms worn by the Redcoats were last
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replaced in the 1990s and now show significant wear and tear that is
•Drummer’s Uniform $2,500 each x 3 units
not in keeping with standard of presentation for which Sovereign Hill
Enlisted Soldier’s Uniform $1,800 each x 50 units
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Officer’s Uniform $2,500 each x 3 units
is renowned. Historically, the Redcoat soldiers were Queen Victoria’s
crack troops – trouble-shooters dispatched to enforce law and order
We also need a museum standard replica ($4,000 each) for each uniform
across an empire on which the sun never set.
type for display in Sovereign Hill’s Gold Museum.
After extensive research, our Costume Manager has developed
Each individual donor or community group will be recognised on a Donor
historically accurate replica uniforms, which we now need to produce.
Board in Sovereign Hill. Donors who sponsor a museum standard replica will
also be acknowledged on a recognition plaque displayed alongside the uniform
This process has involved a world-wide search for suitable
fabrics and materials. (Our investigations have actually
revealed that the Hainsworth Woollen Mills, in the United
Kingdom, use wool from Narmbool, Sovereign Hill’s pastoral
property, along with other wool from Western Victoria,
to make the fabric used for uniforms worn today by the
‘Scarlets’ as they are known in the British military).
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as one single donation or $
Thank you for your consideration. Please telephone Sovereign Hill’s Chief
Executive Officer, Jeremy Johnson, on 03 5337 1110 if you have any questions
or would like to further discuss your involvement in this exciting project.
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I wish to pay by:
Cheque (payable to The Sovereign Hill Museums Association)
Visa
Mastercard
Credit Card No:
Expiry date:
in the Gold Museum. All donations are tax-deductible and will be recorded in
our Annual Report.
per annum for
Signature:
Date:
Please forward a tax-deductible receipt to the address nominated above
Please send a reminder where gift is by instalment
Please return to:
Dr Jeremy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association
39 Magpie Street, BALLARAT VIC 3350
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