Gold medal for third place in the 440 yards swim at A.L.A.S. competition 11 February 1918, won by Lily Beaurepaire

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
11 Feb 1918
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Brief Description
Gold medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for 3rd place in a 440 Yards swim in Melbourne on 11th February, 1918. Obverse features a scene of two figures swimming framed by an ornate border with fish and floral details. Text in legend reads "THE AUSTRALIAN LADIES AMATEUR SWIMMING / CHAMPIONSHIP". Reverse inscription reads "440 yds / Champ. of Aust. / Melb. Feb. 11'18. / 3rd / MISS L DE. BEAUREPAIRE / Time 7-15.". Loop attachment at top.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 47 W: 33 D: 2mm (H: 1 7/8 W: 1 5/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Gold
Associated Event
Australian Ladies Amateur Swimming Championship
440 Yards Swim
Associated Person
Date Used
11 Feb 1918
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.813.38
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire

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