This medal was produced by the Melbourne City Council to commemorate the centenary of the incorporation of the city. It is believed that only 75 medals were struck.

Centenary of Incorporation of Melbourne medal, obverse.

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Obverse – At the centre are the arms of the City of Melbourne. Around them on a broad rim is the legend CITY OF MELBOURNE INCORPORATED AD 1842.		Reverse – The dates 1842 and 1942 on either side of a half kangaroo (derived from the top of the City arms). Below them is the legend THIS MEDALLION WAS STRUCK BY THE MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INCORPORATION OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF MELBOURNE. 12TH. AUGUST 1942. FRANK BEAUREPAIRE LORD MAYOR. H.S.WOOTTON TOWN CLERK.

Donated by Melbourne City Council, 1942