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Bert Hinkler commemorative medal, 1928

This medal was produced in association with radio station 3LO to support their Melbourne Hospital Birthday Appeal. It was designed by Douglas Richardson and featured the epic flight of Bert Hinkler from England to Australia in 1928.

Bert Hinkler commemorative medal, obverse.
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 Bert Hinkler commemorative medal, reverse.
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Obverse – Bust of Hinkler in flight gear, around which is the legend BERT HINKLER AIRMAN BUNDABERG AUSTRALIA.

Reverse – Depiction of the route taken from England to Australia by Hinkler, with the date Feb. 1928 below. Around this is the legend LONDON TO DARWIN XVI DAYS and below in Latin PRAEPETIBUS PINNIS AUSTRALES AD ORAS [borne on swift wings to Australian shores].


Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976


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