AWAAU Championships 1956 440 yards first place medal, won by Shirley Strickland
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Silver- coloured medal, "AUSTRALIAN WOMENS AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION" debossed on obverse, around an A.W.A.A.A logo. The reverse features the six Australian state shields, around a central shield on which is engraved "1st/ 440 Yds/ 1956". Presented to Shirley Strickland for first place in the 440 yds event at the Australian Amateur Athletic Championships, 1956.
Measurements
H: 47 W: 4mm (H: 1 7/8 W: 3/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1117
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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