Lot 1148

Description

Victorian Centenary and Sixth Australasian Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne, 1934, in gold (tests as at least 18ct but only recorded in gilt bronze; 38x50mm; 62.43g) (C.1934/11), by Stokes, Melb., reverse inscribed, 'Rev. E. Graebner./Best Collection/Australian Commonwealth./Donated by the/Postmaster General's/Department.' Metal test mark on lower rim, otherwise nearly uncirculated.

The Philatelic Societies of Victoria held the Sixth Australasian Philatelic Exhibition at the Melbourne Town Hall on November 8-17, 1934 during the celebration of the Centenary of Victoria. The official opening was performed by Lord Milne supported by the Melbourne Lord Mayor. The exhibition attracted 500 entries from collectors residing all over the world.
Rev. E. Graebner of South Australia was one of the jurors for the South Australian Centenary and Seventh Australasian Philatelic Exhibition held in 1936.