Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 999 SESSION 4 (4.30PM MONDAY 30TH AUGUST) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $200
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SOLD $320
THE CHURCH STREET BRIDGE, 1921-1923, fob medal in gold (9ct; 3.40g; 24mm), by H.Bros, scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/L.Alexander./Opening of Bridge/6th July 1924.' Nearly uncirculated.
The new Church Street Bridge over the Yarra River was opened on the night of 8 July 1924 to allow more people to attend the ceremony. It was estimated that at least 20,000 witnessed the opening. The bridge connects the municipalities of Prahran and Richmond and was officially opened by the State Governor, His Excellency the Earl of Stradbroke.
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