RSA (Pre-1994): Witwatersrand Agricultural Society 75th Anniversary of Rand Easter Show
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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J.B. Disset |
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Date:
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1970 |
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Ref:
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AM2: 410 (gold); Laidlaw: 1203;
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Variations:
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| 38.0 mm | Bronze | 22.5 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Ornately radiant sum with: "75" on a hatched background in the centre. Downwards on left: "1895" and on right: "1970". Legend above: "RAND EASTER SHOW / ANNIVERSARY" and below: "VERJAARDAG / RANDSE PAASSKOU". Signed: "J.B. Disset ENG" at the foot
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Reverse:
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Legend enclosing space for engraving: "LANDBOUGENOOTSKAP - WITWATERSRAND - AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY". Stop at the foot.
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Notes:
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AM2 reports a gold award medal.
The Witwatersrand Agricultural Society was instituted 1894 and the fledgling ‘Rand Show’ was opened by Paul Kruger the following year. The shows ceased during the Boer War but recommenced in 1907 with showgrounds in Milner Park. This was the venue for the Rand Show until 1984. The Rand Show continues to be held annually during the Easter holidays. The venue has changed and the nature of the exhibition has become oriented towards family entertainment.
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