Summary
Another cycling award for Hubert Opperman - Australasian Road Championships, October 11th, 1924.
Opperman was in a scratch division with O. Osbourne, J. Watson, J. Beasley, R. Johnson and E. Bainbridge - all of whom got a great reception from the crowd.
Opperman won an award for fastest time and received a cash prize of £50. He finished in 7 hours, 15 minutes and 37 seconds. The award was presented by Dunlop Rubber. Co.
Physical Description
Sterling silver metal in shape of a winged shield. Reverse has a pin closure.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Sir Hubert Opperman, Jun 1979
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Acknowledgement
Donated under the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Sir Hubert Opperman.
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Sponsor
Dunlop Rubber Company of Australasia Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1924
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ' AUSTRALASIAN / ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP / 1924 / won by / H. OPPERMAN (Scratch) / TIME / 7 Hrs 15 Mins 37Sec / Presented by Dunlop Rubber Co / 11.10.24 ' Reverse: ' STE SILVER / [hallmark] '
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Overall Dimensions
205 mm (Length), 100 mm (Width), 15 mm (Height)
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