826078
- Title[Medallion presented by] The Council of the City of Gladstone [to] Edward John Merewether, 2007
- Call numberR 1026
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
14 September 2007 - Type of material
- Reference code826078
- Physical Description1 medallion - silver, in blue felt & cream silk-lined presentation case with blue felt covering - 7 cm. diameter in box 9 x 9 cm.
- Access Conditions
Access via appointment - General note
The gift of the medallion marked the occasion of Mr Merewether's presentation to the Lord Mayor of Gladstone of wax impressions taken from the official seal of the Colonial Secretary's Office, Colony of North Australia, the personal seal of Edward Christopher Merewether, Colonial Secretary, North Australia, 1846-47 (R 820/1).
Reference:
Library correspondence file
A printed paper "Origins of our common seal", which explains the common seal of the municipality of Gladstone, is included with the item - Signatures / Inscriptions
"The Council of the City of Gladstone Incorporated 1863" -- on obverse
"Edward John Merewether / FRAIA, AETC / In appreciation of your gift to the City / Mayor Peter Corones 14/09/07" -- on reverse
"A.J. Parkes" -- embossed at base of obverse
"Minted by A.J. Parkes" -- embossed on cream silk lining of box lid - Name
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