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Bound Memorial presented to Thomas Clinch

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Geraldton Express Print

1905

Subcollections

Clinch family Collection

Overview

To A4 sheets printed on silk and bound in a green leather binding with gilt inscriptions and edging.

Historical information

Thomas Clinch (1834-1915) was the owner of a flour mill at Greenough.
The first Greenough Agricultural show was held in September 1873 in William Waldeck’s barn near the Convict Bridge.
In following years, the show was held at the Hampton Hotel until the Greenough Farmers’ Club obtained their own grounds at Crampton (south of the Greenough River) in 1893. This land was donated by Thomas Clinch.
The last show was held in 1940 at the Crampton Showground.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB0210

Item type

Documents

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Gilt

Leather

Silk

Width

230 mm

Height or length

305 mm

Depth

10 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Printed on front cover:- Presented to
Thomas Clinch, Esq.,
By the members of the Greenough Farmers' Club on his retirement from active membership.
1905.
Inside text:- Greenough Farmers' Club
To Thomas Clinch, Esq., Greenough.
Dear Mr. Clinch,
It is with extreme regret we record that through ill health you are compelled to relinquish active membership of this Club. We are well aware that the stability the club now enjoys is in great measure due to your practical assistance and at all times ever ready and willing advice.
During your twenty-two years term of membership you have undertaken for a time the important duties of Secretary, whilst as Chairman of the Club, for many years, your fairness in dealing with all matters brought before you have been fully appreciated.
We sincerely regret that your health will not permit your continuing in office as President, but one and all wish you very many happy years of life in the old home near the mill, whilst the future welfare of the Club, we feel sure, will at all times be amongst the happiest moments of your thoughts.
Signed on behalf of the Members
James Reynolds, Chairman
Joshua W. Waldeck, Reuben Backshall, David Duncan, Committee.
A. Meadowcroft, Secretary.
November, 1905.

Contextual Information

Agricultural shows were formed as a means of encouraging farmers to improve their crops and livestock. The Greenough Farmers’ Club was responsible for organizing that annual event. This memorial is an important reminder of Thomas Clinch's commitment to that organisation.

Keywords

Thomas Clinch, Greenough Farmers' Club

Place made

Geraldton
Western Australia
Australia

Year

1905

Statement of significance

The object 'Bound Memorial presented to Thomas Clinch' (GMOB0210) has high aesthetic significance, given its (form, colour, texture) and has some rarity value. The item has low scientific significance, although being representative of the class CIVIC MOMENTOS/Presentations in fair condition. The item has historic significance for the local community and has good interpretive potential.

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Well provenanced

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