Australian Historical Medals

Sale 128    23–25 Nov 2021   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 586    SESSION 3 (2.30PM TUESDAY 23RD NOV)    Australian Historical Medals

Estimate $350
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $200

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF SYDNEY, To Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Town of Sydney as a City, 1942, in silver (58mm) (C.1942/2), by Angus & Coote, Sydney, edge inscribed, 'J.Garlick, Chief Commissioner 1928-1930.'. Some dark toning on edge, otherwise uncirculated.

John Garlick, educated at Parramatta Marist Brothers School, was Under Secretary for Local Government from 1916 until 1925. He was then appointed Chairman of the Main Roads Board and was also appointed Chief Commissioner of the City of Sydney from 1928-1930. During the early stage of World War II he was appointed Deputy Censor of Communications in the Eastern Military Command. He died unexpectedly in 1942.

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