Historical information

The Certificate was presented to the Society by J T Parks daughter after a presentation by John rose who spoke about the history of the Kennon Family and the Kennon Tannery.

Significance

Limited number of certificates issued with 50 years of Service. The Certificate is representative of companies in Richmond and the extended loyalty and service of employees.

Physical description

Guilded Leather Certificate, Tan colour.

Inscriptions & markings

Cover Engraving - J T Park
Certificate No. 4
Years of Service, 1897 -1947
J. Kennon & Sons Tannery, River Street, Richmond.

The/Directors/mark with pleasure and pride/the attainment of/Fifty Years Service/by/J.T.Parks/who joined our company in/1897/signed by the Chairman and Directors/ Edwin J. Kennon/K.W.Gardner/Thomas A. Kennon/E.C.Kennon/ J.Kennon & Sons Pty Ltd/ Richmond Victoria Australia