Summary
Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. This medal, issued by the Town of Geelong, names the Honorable Sidney Austin as Mayor. Austin was a pastoral expert and progressive who was also an MLA for South-Western Province. He was Mayor of Geelong 1896-96 and MLC until 1904. He died in 1906.
Obverse Description
Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria; around, QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN * 1837 TO 1897 * (stops on either side of date in form of crosses).
Reverse Description
At centre within wide rim Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters; below, 1897 around on broad rim, TOWN OF GEELONG * THE HON. S. AUSTIN M.L.C., MAYOR *
Edge Description
Plain
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1897 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Commissioned By
Honourable Sidney Austin MLC - Geelong Town Council, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.15 g (Weight)
31mm
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1897/69
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries
