Lot 585
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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City Of Melbourne, To Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Inhabitants of the Town of Melbourne, 1942, in silver (58mm) (C.1942/1), edge inscribed, 'The Hon. W.J.Beckett, M.L.C.' A few very small edge nicks, otherwise lovely toning and uncirculated and very scarce.
William James Beckett (1870-1965) was the Labor Party member for Melbourne North, Melbourne East and Melbourne. From 1940 he was Labor Party leader in the Legislative Council and from 1943 unofficial leader of the House. In 1942 he was also chairman of the Victorian Trotting and Racing Association, one of many official duties he had inside and outside of politics since he first entered local and State politics in 1914.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360