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AC Turrell 1906 Dr Hackett Shield Medal

1906
Subcollections
AC Turrell Collection
Overview

silver 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

Details

Details

Registration number
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. Medals made in silver are a rarity after WW1

Year
1906
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Last modified
Friday, 1 August, 2025
Completeness
83
West Australian Rifle Association

West Australian Rifle Association

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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