Australian Groups

Sale 56    18–20 Nov 1997   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

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Lot 4157       Australian Groups

Estimate $450
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $320

GROUP OF FOUR. Order of the British Empire (CBE). Commander's second type civil neck badge in Garrards case of issue. Jubilee Medal 1935; Coronation Medal 1937; Coronation Medal 1953. Unnamed. Very fine. $ With Bestowal Certificate to William James Beckett MLC; Lodge Admission Certificate dated 17 September 1897; and a set of miniatures. Beckett, Hon. William James, C.B.E. 1953, former unofficial Leader Vic. Leg. Council; M.L.C. Vic., 1914-52: son of S. Beckett, Co. Down, Irel.; b. June 10, 1870, Prahran, Vic.; ed. St. Sch. and private sch.; Cr. City Fitzroy for 18 yrs.; twice Mayor of Fitzroy; Cabinet Minister 3 Govts., portfolios including Public Health and Forests; Pres. for 30 yrs. Vic. Trotting and Racing Assn.; Chrmn. for 30 yrs. Ascot Race Club; Chrmn. M.R.C. 1949-50; Life Memb. V.R.C. and M.R.C., Trustee for 20 yrs. V.A.T.C. (Caulfield); m. Feb. 22, 1893, Alice M. Street, 1 s. 1d.; recreations, racing, travel, billiards; club, Parliamentary; address, Aloa, Shakespeare Grove, St. Kilda, Vic. died 1963.

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