Historical information

The item was awarded to Dr Harry Jenkins for a motorcycle race. Jenkins was a racing driver and had a dental practice in Collins Street Melbourne. He owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973.

Significance

This trophy demonstrates Harry Jenkins's reputed love of motor sport, speed and competition.

Physical description

Silver holder for 4 cigars

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved on centre 2 sections:
MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW
SCRATCH RACE
4 HP AND OVER
H JENKINS 16-2-10

Also Hallmarks
SYDENHAM PATENT 2272
A S