Summary
Australia Queensladn Peak Downs
Medal - Peak Downs Pastoral and Agricultural Society Prize c. 1890 (AD)
Mint: F.B. & R. dies by R.C.
Not issued
Other Details: Ludwig Leichhardt discovered the Peak Range and the Peak Downs area of Queensland in 1844-45. Rapid growth of the inland sheep and cattle industries and the discovery of gold in Clermont and Copperfield saw the demand for a railroad from Rockhampton to the west. On Friday 24 November 1884, a meeting was held at Capella with a view to the establishment of the Peak Downs region.
Physical Description
An unissued bronze prize medal (46 mm diameter) featuring a rural image of a horse, bull, ram and ewe together with a wreath of fruits and wheat arching above a farm-yard scene.
Obverse Description
At centre, a rural image of a horse, bull, ram and ewe; around above, PEAK DOWNS PASTORAL & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY; RCF in the field; at centre btm: F B & R
Reverse Description
A wreath of fruits and wheat arching above a farm-yard scene F.B. &. R. at centre top;
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1890 AD
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Issued By
Peak Downs Pastoral & Agricultural Society, Peak Downs, Queensland, Australia, circa 1890
Artist's Initials: R.C. & F.B. & R. -
Inscriptions
Obverse: PEAK DOWNS PASTORAL & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ; RCF in the field; at centre: F B & R Reverse: F.B. &. R. at centre top
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
46 mm (Outside Diameter), 47.87 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Not listed by Chitty in the 1920 catalogue
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Keywords
Agricultural Shows, Agriculture, Bulls, Farm Animals, Horses, Sheep
