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1891

Overview

Silver medal

Historical information

Medal won in September 1895 by W Harrington when a member of the Kynton Rifle Club
“Gisborne Rifle Club 2nd Prize won by W Harrington presented by FWJ Plummer Sept 1895”

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-205-2026.1

Width

35 mm

Height or length

40 mm

Inscriptions and markings

“Gisborne Rifle Club 2nd Prize won by W Harrington presented by FWJ Plummer Sept 1895”
Hallmarks for: Made in 1891 (although medal was awarded in 1895) of high quality silver (925/1000) by William Walter Cashmore of Birmingham, UK.

Contextual information

Harrington was a printer and began shooting in Victoria before moving to WA where he continued the sport at Kings Park Rifle Range [Edit: although this may be in doubt given the range closed in August 1895]. He later became a member of the Bunbury and Geraldton clubs. His grandson, Ron Harrington donated this item. Ron became a member of the South Perth Rifle Club in 1952, later moving to the small bore discipline.
Trove: He reported as being a Private in the volunteers at Bunbury in 1904.

Year

Last modified

Saturday, 14 February, 2026

Completeness

83

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Gisborne Rifle Club 2nd Prize won by W Harrington presented by FWJ Plummer Sept 1895

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