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AC Turrell 1906 Dr Hackett Shield Medal

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1906

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AC Turrell Collection

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medal in presentation case

Historical information

AC Turrell was a member of the Kalgoorlie Rifle Club team that won the 1906 Dr Hackett Shield competition

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cwa-org-205-2018.7

Contextual Information

Sir John Winthrop Hackett KCMG (4 February 1848 – 19 February 1916) was a proprietor and editor of several newspapers in Western Australia, a politician and benefactor of the University of WA. He was well known for supporting the community with trophies and prizes. The Dr Hackett shield was competed for regularly until the early 2000's.

Year

1906

West Australian Rifle Association

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AC Turrell 1906 Dr Hackett Shield Medal

1906 Dr Hackett Shield Medal won by AC Turrell as a member of the winning Kalgoorlie RC team

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