Lot 3004

Description

The Assoc(iate)d Board of The Royal Academy of Music & The Royal College of Music, award medal (1915), in silver (39mm), by Pinches, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded To/Vera Cree/Second Highest Marks "eq"/Singing/Local/Centre Examinations/N.S.W 1915.' Toned, good very fine.

On Wednesday 9 August 1916 a crowded gathering of ladies in the drawing room of the Hotel Australia supported and were entertained by Miss Vera Cree, who was awarded the only vocal scholarship granted in 1916 by the Associated Board R.A.M and R.C.M. for NSW. A donation was made to support her residency in London and a concert was arranged to be held at the Sydney Town Hall on 12 October to raise additional funds for her stay in London while studying.