carnival on the banks of the Yarra, 29 September 1934 - February 1935 Cooks' Cottage, the home of the parents of Captain Cook, was transported from North Yorkshire to the Fitzroy Gardens, and reopened as a tourist attraction on 15 October 1934. Centenary Floral Parade, 27 October 1934 The MacRobertson Centenary Air Race, 21–23 October 1934 Mac.Robertson Bridge opened on 6 November 1934 Mac.Robertson Girls' High School opened on 7 November 1934 The Shrine of Remembrance was finally completed after five years of construction and dedicated in a huge ceremony on 11 November 1934. National Eucharistic Congress, Dec 1934 The Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden was dedicated on 8 June 1935 Gallery References Centenary of Melbourne Australian historical anniversaries Regional centennial anniversaries 1934 festivals 1930s in Melbourne