Aust. Historical Medals
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Lot 694 Session 3 (2.30pm) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $50
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $200
THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA, bestowal document for the award of a Silver Medal to John Geo. Graham, 16 August 1893. Centre fold and some water stains, otherwise fine.
Awarded to 'John Geo. Graham, aged 26 years, an Engine Fitter, in rescuing or attempting to rescue Elizabeth Jackson, Mary Jackson and John Rowe from drowning in the highest flood ever known at Blackwell, Brisbane riv., on 4th Feb.1893.'
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