Summary
Alternative Name(s): Bowling Trophy
Bowling Trophy made by Stokes and used by Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. It is one of a series of tenpin bowling trophies awarded to patients at Mayday Hills Hospital in the 1970s. This small trophy was given as an encouragement award to players who had shown a marked improvement in their performance and ability to play the game of tenpin bowling.
Physical Description
Trophy has a 5cm medallion punched through centre, then placed in a semi- circular holder which is attached to base of trophy. Front of medallion shows a bowling ball scattering skittles in a 'strike'.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mayday Hills Hospital, Sep 1992
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Place Manufactured
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Place Used
Mayday Hills Hospital, Beechworth, Victoria, Australia, 1970s
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Inscriptions
Stamped medallion reverse: Most/Improved/B. SWAN/STOKES/ MELBOURNE/AUSTRALIA. Medallion front. Ten Pin/Bowling.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Sports awards
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
7.3 cm (Length), 14.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Psychiatric Hospitals, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Sporting Awards, Bowling, Trophies
