Summary
Medal for the Centenary of Healesville, Victoria, 1964-1964.
Mint: K.G.Luke.
Medal manufactured for distribution to residents of Healesville on the occasion of the town's centenary. It features Richard Heales, after whom the city is named. Heales was born in London in 1821 and migrated to Victoria in early 1842. He was a leading temperance campaigner and politician, arguing for land reform and a universal education system. He was well respected for his efforts, and when he died from tuberculosis at the age of 42 there was a public outpouring of grief. The Victorian parliament, in which he had sat, named Healesville in his honour and gave his widow 3,000 pounds to support their six sons and two daughters.
Physical Description
Gold medal with blue ribbon on ring.
Obverse Description
Bust of Heales facing 3/4 right; around, RICHARD HEALES; below, 1964
Reverse Description
Within half-wreath; CENTENARY / ... / HEALESVILLE / VICTORIA / AUSTRALIA / 1964 / . In tiny letters above arms of wreath, K.G.L. MELB
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation
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Date Issued
1964 AD
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Mint
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
Mr. Richard Heales, 1964
Obverse of medal issued to commemorate centenary of Healesville (named after him). -
Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Bust 3/4 right; around, RICHARD HEALES; below, 1964 (obverse) Above Bust of Heales facing 3/4 right; around, RICHARD HEALES; below, 1964 (reverse) Within half-wreath; CENTENARY / ... / HEALESVILLE / VICTORIA / AUSTRALIA / 1964 / . In tiny letters above arms of wreath, K.G.L. MELB
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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
85 mm (Height), 30 mm (Outside Diameter)
Height with ribbon extended
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Exhibition Collection Management
30 mm (Width), 85 mm (Height)
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Shape
Irregular
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References
Car.1964/6
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