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Bicentenary James Cook The Australian Numismatic Society plaques (45mm x 65mm) designed by James Berry and struck by Amor (C.1970/4). Eight plaques - aluminium (only 12 issued); bronze x 2; bronze trial strike; oxidised silver; oxidised silver trial strike; silver (only 30 issued); silver proof (not recorded). A few small spots on silver issue otherwise uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $500
SOLD $2,900
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, 1770-1970 / Hurstville Municipal Council award plaques (53mm x 78mm) in bronze, bronze gilded and bronze silvered, by Amor (C.1970/20). Some rubbing on the portrait of the bronze silvered plaque otherwise extremely fine and a nice set. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Capt James Cook R.N., 1770 Aust Bi-Centenary 1970 in bronze and another in oxidised silver (57mm) by Amor (C.1970/24); 200th Anniversary 1770 - 1970 / Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations, in bronze (57mm) by Amor (C.1970/39); Captain James Cook 1728 - 1779 / Australia Bicentenary 1770 - 1970 in bronze with packet of issue by the Daily Mirror (51mm) by Fine Cast Pty Ltd (C.1970/25) x 2. Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Pope Paul VI, Episcopal Conference Australia 1970, in gold (18ct, 54.6 gms), 44mm, by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/52), edge numbered 0056. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,000
Transport Related Medals: City of Newcastle / Stockton Bridge Opened 1971 in bronze (38mm) by A. J. Parkes (C.1971/3); Barrier Highway / Department of Main Roads N.S.W. in bronze (44mm) by Amor (C.1972/3) x 2; Highway to the Murchison / Great Northern Highway in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/49) x 2; Gateway Bridge Opened / Macdonald Wagner Transfield 1976 in bronze ((50mm) by A. J. Parkes; Pass of Victoria Sesqui - Centenary 1982 in bronze (58mm); Queensland State Rail Celebrates the Bicentenary 1988 in silver (44mm); State Rail Pacific 3801 / State Rail in gilt (42mm); Roma Railway Centenary 1980 uniface alloy metal disc (51mm) holed at top. Uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Collingwood Football Club, adult seasons tickets, 1973-1978, 1981-1984, 1986; Collingwood Football Club, members badges, 1975-1980, 1980-1981, 1982-1984, 1985; V.F.L. Park, members passes, 1979-1987; A.F.L., membership passes - Collingwood Club support, 1993-1998. Some duplication. Good - very fine. (45)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Commemorative Medals: Proclamation of City of Cosnells 1977 in silver (38mm) by Sheridan (C.1977/22); another identical in bronze; Centenary N.S.W. Government Expedition Lord Howe Island 1982 in bronze (51mm); Centenary of Woonona Public School 1982 in gilt bronze; The Boy's Brigade World Centenary 1983 in bronze (51mm); Tubemakers of Australia Limited 50 Years 1984 in oxidused brass (44mm); Royal Geographical Society of Australia Queensland / Centenary 1885 - 1985 in bronze (45mm) by A. J. Parkes; another for First President Sir Augustus Charles Gregory; another for Border Trek Retracing Surveyor A. C. Gregory's Journey; Port Arthur Penal Settlement 1830 - 1877 / Commandant Captain Charles O'Hara Booth 1833 - 1844 in bronze (44mm); Centenary of St Mary's Church Burra in bronze ((50mm); Australia's Bicentenary Bendigo / Founding of Australia at Botany Bay 1788 - 1988 in bronze (50mm); Parliament House Canberra / Telecom Tower Canberra in oxidised nickel-silver (32mm); another identical in bronze. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
James Cook Navigator, Killed by the Indians 1779, silver medal (57mm) by Amor (C.1979/8). Edge impressed 'St. Sil * The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney * 1728 - 1978 *** 1779 - 1979 * No. 80 *'. Only 100 struck in silver. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Packaged Australian Medals: First Man on the Moon 1969 in oxidised white metal; Fremantle 150th Anniversary 1979 in gilt; South Australian Historical Medal undated (10 gms of .999 silver); Kodak Holey Dollar Medal 1988 in copper; 175th Anniversary of Liverpool N.S.W. undated in gilt; Set of four Commemorative Medals for 100th Anniversary of Bathurst 1980-1983 in cupro-nickel; Commemorative of Opening of Hyde Park Barracks 1984 in cupro-nickel; another in copper; Commemorative of Restoration of N.S.W. Parliament House 1985 in cupro-nickel (2); another in copper; Strathfield Centenary 1985 in gilt; Soudan Centenary 1985 in gilt; another in copper; Caringbah Public School 60th Jubilee 1985 in gilt; Commemorative of Opening of Parliament House Canberra 1988 in gilt; Replica of Convict Love Token in the Sydney Mint Collection; Captain Cook 50 Cents 1970 (2). Uncirculated. (22)
Estimate $110
SOLD $90
Australiana Related Medals: Australian Prospector / The Wallaby, Limited World Wide Klondike Edition (50mm) 2 1/2 ounces of 99.9 pure silver proof; Gold Coast Dollar in gilt (38mm); Joh Country / The Sunshine State Tourist Dollar 1982 in copper (47mm) by Stokes; Mount Isa City / North West Queensland Tourist Dollar undated in copper (47mm) by Stokes; another identical item but dated 1982; Rockhampton / Capricorn Tropical Treasureland Tourist Dollar 1983 in copper (47mm) by Stokes; Tasmania / The Holiday State Tourist Dollar undated in copper (47mm) by Stokes; Norfolk Island Tourist Dollar undated in copper (47mm) by Stokes; Western Australia Souvenir Coin 1983 in bronze (43mm) by the Perth Mint; another identical but in solid brass; Blue Mountains N.S.W. souvenir medal stamped onto a rolled out U.S.A. copper penny (1 cent). All but item two and the last item are in plastic capsules. Uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion series, 1988. (2 sets0
Estimate $450
SOLD $380
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, proof medal in gilt (45mm) struck for the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers, obv. a replica of the rev. of the Cook Medal of 1772 showing Resolution and Adventure, rev. the official Bicentennial Crest, the die executed by M.Pedini and struck by Stokes Mint. FDC and unique in gilt.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, proof medal in silver (45mm) struck for the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers, obv. a replica of the rev. of the Cook Medal of 1772 showing Resolution and Adventure, rev. the official Bicentennial Crest, the executed by M.Pedini and struck by Stokes Mint. FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, proof medal in silver (45mm) struck for the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers, obv. a replica of the rev. of the Cook Medal of 1772 showing Resolution and Adventure, rev. the official Bicentennial Crest, the die executed by M.Pedini and struck by Stokes Mint. This medallion No.76 of 106. FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Souvenir Items: Metal Ticket for Dame Joan Sutherland's Gala Farewell at Sydney Opera House 2 October 1990 (Stall's G24) (85mm x 40mm) brass; 16mm Diameter Stay Cable Strand from Glebe Island Bridge - Australia Opening 3 December 1995 by Austress Freyssinet; Silk Handkerchief for Royal Visit to New Zealand 1953-54. Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Gallipoli, 90th Anniversary 1915-2005, The Australian Spirit Sands of Gallipoli set of six medallions in brass alloy gold and silver plated, with replica 1904 rising sun hat badge and vial containing sand from the beaches of Gallipoli Peninsular. Housed in wooden frame with certificate no. 3036. FDC
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Cranbrook School, Boy Scouts Unit - school badge in bronze and two-piece boy scouts badge in white metal all in fitted display case. Badges extremely fine, case weathered.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
NSW Police, hat badge (KGVI crown) in white metal with top lug missing; R.S.C. (Road Safety Council) N.S.W. Road Safe enamelled lapel badge; 3rd Order of St Francis enamelled lapel badge; Boy Scouts lapel badge (2), one with lug missing. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Civil Service Collection: Police - N.S.W., Victoria, Queensland, South Australia - hat badges, patches, identification numerals and buttons; H.M. Customs hat badge (KC); N.S.W. Prisons hat badge (QVC); Victorian Police Prison Service buttons and cloth patch; Fire Brigades hat badges, patches and buttons - N.S.W., Victoria, Tasmania; Transport buttons - N.S.W., Victoria, Queensland; Transport Association badges (2); N.S.W. Transport Investigation patch; State Emergency Service N.S.W. patch; St John Ambulance Brigade badges & buttons (13); Gold Coast Council Impounding Officer patches (4) & Litter Officer hat badge (QC); Canterbury Council Park Committee Member's enamelled badge; RLSS Water Safety patch; School patch & enamelled badges; sundry association enamelled badges; other souvenir lapel badges for Bi-Centennial (3). All mounted in a display album. Fine - extremely fine. (121)
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
New South Wales Fire Brigade, Long Service & Good Conduct Medal; National Fire Brigades Union Long Service Medal with Five Years clasp. Both medals are bronze. The first medal has no ribbon and the pin on the suspender bar is broken on the second medal. Both medals are unnamed but the second medal has the number 1001 impressed on the edge. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $280
SOLD $0
Victoria, Country Fire Authority, long service badge in bronze and enamel (60mm x 45mm), lug suspenders on back; 20 year service bar. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $0
South Australian Railways, Member of Parliament Pass (22mm) in gold (9ct?) 7 gms with loop suspension. Reverse engraved, Capt Randell / M.P. Small edge bump at 1 o'clock otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Victoria Rail, Member of Parliament Free Pass (24mm) in gold (9ct?) 7.8 gms with loop suspension. Engraved on reverse, J.W. McLachlan, Esq. M.L.A. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
South Australian Railways & Tramways Association, ribbon in silk with bullion fringe. Note misspelling of South - Sonth. Good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
New South Wales, Railway Ambulance Corps badges: Efficiency Cross 1940 in silver with silver Efficiency Bar 1941; Efficiency Medal 1943 (21mm) in 9ct gold 5.4gms ; Efficiency Bar 1946 in 9ct gold 5.1 gms; Life Member Efficiency Cross 1949 in 9ct gold 10.9 gms. All awards named to A.J.Newton. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
N.S.W. Railways & Tramways Ambulance Corps Efficiency Cross 1929 in 9ct gold 5.8 gms with loop suspension; N.S.W. Railway Ambulance Corps Efficiency Cross 1934 in 9ct gold 6.1 gms with loop suspension; N.S.W. R. T. & T. Ambulance Corps Efficiency Cross 1946 in 9ct gold 6.7 gms with screw back suspension. First medal named to D.W. McDonald, second medal named to P.T. Norton and third medal named to H.E. Warren. Three variations of same award. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
New South Wales, Railway Ambulance Corps: Efficiency Medal 1947 in silver with pin-back suspension; Efficiency Cross 1950 in 9ct gold 5.6 gms. Both medals named to M.C. De Mol. Efficiency Medal 1943 in silver with ring suspender; Efficiency Second Bar 1945 in silver. Both awards named to K.W. Jones. Very fine - extremely fine. (4).
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
N.S.W.G., Railway First Aid Life Member Efficiency Cross 1952 in 9ct gold 10.7 gms; N.S.W.R. Ambulance Corps Efficiency Medal 1945 in 9ct gold 6 gms; N.S.W.R. Railway Ambulance Corps awards - Efficiency Cross 1936 in silver with Efficiency Bars for 1937 and 1938; Efficiency Cross 1921 in silver (large size); another identical but date defaced; Efficiency Cross 1927 in silver; another identical dated 1935; Efficiency Bar 1933; Efficiency Clasp 1935; N.S.W. Govt. Transport Ambulance Corps First Bar Efficiency 1955. First medal named to J. Meade, second to R. Morris, third to J. Hill, fourth to A. E. Kennedy, fifth naming defaced by addition of tie-bar clip, sixth to F.J. Kelly, seventh to G. Knight, eighth to W.Toohey, ninth to W. Toohey, last to W. Cantello. Very fine. (10)
Estimate $220
SOLD $0
N.S.W.G., Railway Ambulance Corps, life member badge in gold (9ct, 11gms) 30mm x 27mm, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed "D.S. Bryant/1948". Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
New South Wales, Railway Ambulance Corps: Efficiency Medal 1943 in silver; Efficiency Second Bar 1945 in silver; Efficency Bar 1949 in 9ct gold 5.3 gms. All awards named to J.W. Kerr. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0