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Perth Fremantle Rifle Club > Records

Hackett Shield Winning team 1903

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1903

Overview

Framed photo thought to be that of the Perth Rifle Club team that won the 1903 competition for the Hackett Shield.

Historical information

Framed photo thought to be that of the Perth Rifle Club team and club members that won the 1903 competition for the Hackett Shield. Photo includes Hackett Shield with team members and their rifles.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-199-P2022.10

Width

430 mm

Height or length

380 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Unmarked

Contextual Information

The photo includes evidence of the type and make of rifles used pre First World War. Each person is formally dressed wearing medallions and badges. The Hackett Shield was presented by Sir John Winthrop Hackett Sr. KCMG. Hackett was a benefactor, proprietor and editor of several newspapers in Western Australia, a politician and University of WA chancellor.

Year

1903

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