SPADE, Commemorative
CH1972.152
Inscribed 'Presented to his Excellency Major General Sir Harry St. George Ord R.E. K.C.M.G., CB on the occasion of his turning the first sod of the Eastern Railway, Western Australia. 3rd June 1879 and thus contributing to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Colony'.
Crest with 'MITIS ET FORTIS'
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | CH1972.152 |
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Accession Date: | 7 Jul 1933 |
Credit: | Premier's Department of W.A. |
Measurement
length | 958mm |
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