Hobart celebrated 100 years since its first regatta by holding a centenary regatta on 19 to 22 February 1938. This medal was issued in commemoration of the event. In the same year Australia celebrated the 150th anniversary of British colonisation. The first Hobart Town Regatta was held in December 1838. It was the first sailing competition in Tasmania to which ‘the common people were invited’. The Regatta was promoted by Governor Sir John Franklin, who is pictured on this medal. Even today the Regatta is known as ‘People’s Day’.
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AUSTRALIA. Tasmanian Franklin & Tasman Royal Hobart Regatta Medal.
$85.00
Medal commemorating the Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938. Obverse: Busts of Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) (left) and Abel JanszoonTasman (circa 1603-1659) (right) in high relief partially superimposed on a stern view of a sailing vessel (centre) with waves below. Legend on a band within a circle of raised dots. Legend: ‘TASMANIA COMMEMORATES FRANKLIN AND TASMAN.’ Reverse: Outline of a map of Tasmania with a sail and a mast with a burgee superimposed on it, on a wavy ground with sun rays (right). Legend on a band within a circle of raised dots. Legend: ‘ROYAL HOBART 1938… Very ggod condition. Original ribbon.