Gold medal presented for first place in AASC 880 yard race on 29 January 1910, won by Frank Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
29 Jan 1910
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Brief Description
Gold medal won by Frank Beaurepaire for 1st place in the 880 Yards swim on 29th January, 1910. Medal features A.S.S.A. monogram above a shield similar to that of New South Wales. It is supported by a fish at each side. Surrounding text in legend reads "AUSTRALASIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS". Reverse inscription framed by wreath reads "880 Yards / Championship / of Australia / Won by / F. BEAUREPAIRE / at Melbourne / 29.1.1910 / Time 12 min 15 secs".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 36 W: 30 D: 2mm (H: 1 7/16 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/16")
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Date Used
29 Jan 1910
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2400.68
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian F Beaurepaire
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