Certificate printed in 4 colours on cardboard, denoting membership of J.F. Smith of Australian Natives Association, illustrated with native flora & fauna, oval shaped inscription, basically pink on greenish background."Advance Australia" under coat of arms. "Federation / Prosperity Unity Peace / Australian Natives' Association / Certificate of Membership / This is to Certify That Mr J.F. Smith / Of Rutherglen Was Elected a Member Of / The Rutherglen Branch No. 128 / On the Tenth Day of July 1894 / Joseph W. Kirton President / Board of Directors" Followed by unreadable signature of Secretary. "F.W. Niven & Co, Ballarat"australian natives association, j f smith