Gold medal for first place in the 100 yards swim at the V.L.A.S.A. competition on 10th March 1917, won by Lily Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
10 Mar 1917
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for 1st place in the 100 Yards swim at the V.L.A.S.A. competition on 10th March, 1917. Medal shaped like a life belt bound with ropes enclosing an enamel blue crown and white shield. Blue scroll along lower edge reads "CHAMPIONSHIP". Inscription around belt reads "10/3/17 / V.L.A.S.A.". Loop attachment at top. Reverse inscription reads "100 YDS CHAMPIONSHIP OF VICTORIA. / Time / 1-20 / Won by Miss L. DE BEAUREPAIRE.".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 32 D: 2mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 1/4 D: 1/16")
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Associated Person
Date Used
10 Mar 1917
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.813.21
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire
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