Summary

Australia Tasmania Launceston
Medal - Launceston A.N.A. Exhibition 1908 Commemorative
Issued by: F & W Stewart
Other Details: A gilded bronze (31 mm diameter) commemorative of the Launceston A.N.A. Exhibition in 1908 produced for the Jewellers F. & W. Stewart for distribution to children attending. The medal is holed and probably had a ribbon attached so that the child could wear the medal. It features a view of Albert Hall where the exhibition was held. The Australian Natives' Association was established in Melbourne in 1871 as a non-partisan and non-sectarian friendly society for Australian-born, white men seeking to shape Australia's nationhood and identity. The ANA was a strong advocate for Federation and became an advocate for White Australia. It was a staunch supporter of trade protection and immigration restriction, and Prime Minister Alfred Deakin was a member.

F & W Stewart, Jewellers, was established at 147 Charles Street, Launceston, in 1879 by brothers Frederic and William Stewart. The Stewart brothers are considered Tasmania's first medallists. In 1902 the brothers purchased a property at 100 Charles Street, where the business remains to this day.

Physical Description

A gilded bronze (31 mm diameter) commemorative of the Launceston A.N.A. Exhibition in 1908 produced for the Jewellers F. & W. Stewart for distribution to children attending. It features a view of Albert Hall where the exhibition was held and gives details of its production and distributionthe

Obverse Description

At centre within a broad rim a view of Albert Hall with flags flying; below ALBERT HALL; around on broad rim, A.N.A. EXHIBITION LAUNCESTON * 1908 * , ALBERT HALL

Reverse Description

SOUVENIR / FROM / F. & W. STEWART / ->> JEWELLERS <<- / 100 CHARLES STREET / TO THE / CHILDREN OF LAUNCESTON

Edge Description

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