Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association Ltd. War Trophy Certificate awarded to W. Strong

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1942

Overview

Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association Ltd. War Trophy Certificate awarded to W. Strong in 1942. The certificate has a timber frame which is glazed.
The certificate is printed in the colours of red, white and blue. A blue shield with a thin red border containing the initials ISLTA in white and red appears in the centre of a decorative scroll with floral motifs. The name of the tennis club is written in red Gothic font on the scroll, underneath which the explanation and acknowledgement of the certificate and recipient are printed in blue. This is bordered by two phrases in large red Gothic letters - 'War Trophy Certificate' and 'National War Effort'. A printed red seal with red, white and blue vertical ribbons either side is depicted in the lower left.
The name of the recipient 'W. Strong', details about the winning team and the signatures of the office bearers are written in black ink.
The reverse of the frame is covered with dark brown paper upon which the framer's label is stuck.

Historical information

The Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association Ltd. organised an inter-club competition in late March 1942. A 'Tennis Queen' was announced on 2 April and in total more than £350 was raised, with the proceeds being in aid of the Hurstville Patriotic and War Fund.

Various sporting organisations hosted days during and after both world wars where entry fees contributed to charities which supported serving and returned veterans.
Several medallions, trophies and certificates awarded for winning such competitions are held in the collection including for billiards, lawn tennis and golf.

This certificate of one of several held in the collection where the recipient has foregone a monetary award or trophy and instead donated the equivalent value to a war fund, in this case the Hurstville Patriotic and War Fund.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00608

Item type

Themes

Leisure
Social History
Sport
War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Width

320 mm

Height or length

270 mm

Depth

13 mm

Inscriptions and markings

From left to right and top to bottom of certificate:

"Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association Ltd.
ISLTA

War Trophy Certificate

The Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association Limited hereby acknow-
ledges the true sense of Patriotism displayed by
W. Strong
whose acceptance of this Certificate in preference to a more expensive
type of trophy as a member of the Wongarbon I Team which was
successful in winning the 1st Division of the Association's 1942
Summer competition, has contributed to the

National War Effort

by directly assisting in the effecting of a substantial financila saving
which has been donated to the Commonwealth Govt. of Australia to aid
in the successful prosecution of the war.

Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association Ltd.
Common Seal

J. McCall President
H.E. Dean Hon. Secretary"

On framer's label on reverse:

"Acme Framing Co.
Wholesale and Retail Picture Framers
Showcard Framing, Mount Cutters
(Glass Cut to Size)
522 KENT STREET
SYDNEY
(Near Liverpool Street)

Tel. 3?15

Should you require a repeat order
please mention Order No"

Keywords

Place made

Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia

Year