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West Australian Rifle Association > Records

Oliver Rees Medal Set

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c. 1906

Overview

Set of four medals

Historical information

Oliver Rees, a confectioner and baker, was an accomplished member of the St Arnaud Rifle Club in Victoria from 1900. He won the WH Gargett medal in 1902 and was a member of the successful St Arnaud team that won the Skene Memorial Trophy. He moved to WA and joined the Pingelly Rifle Club winning a gold medal in 1906. He opened a furniture store in 1910 but returned to his baking profession in 1912 opening a tea rooms in Merredin. It is reported he opened the first bakery in Merredin in c1915.
By 1937 he was living in Cottesloe and was a member of the East Perth Rifle Club.

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Inscriptions and markings

1. 1902 Gold Medal “Won by O Rees presented by WH Gargett 1902” St Arnaud Rifle Club
2. 1906 Gold Medal “Presented to Pingelly RC”
3. Undated Gold Medal “St Arnaud RC v TAB Competition”
4. 1903 Gold Medal “Skene Memorial Trophy Individual O Rees” [Maryborough]

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Oliver Rees Medal set

Set of four medals won by Oliver Rees in Victoria and WA for rifle shooting between 1902 and 1906

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