The Austral Literary and Debating Society relates to historical community organisations in Australia that combined intellectual discussion, public speaking, and cultural appreciation. A decorated certificate in an elaborate gilded frame. The certificate reads' Austral Literary and Debating Society, Second Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competition, Bendigo 1898. Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency The Governor, LORD BRASSEY, and his Honor the Chief Justice, Sir JOHN MADDEN. Choir Competition, First Prize won by St Andrew's Choir'.austral literary and debating society, austral literary and debating society bendigo competition 1898, st andrew's choir bendigo, choir competition bendigo