Historical information

Cyril Smith was a popular figure amongst his contemporaries and this has been recognised by the plaque from those who new him.

Significance

Appreciation of fellow Legatees to a comrade. The plaque has sentimental value, the words, the time and effort to make it by fellow Legatees shows the high regard in which Cyril was held.

Physical description

Caricature and signatures on a piece of 3 ply wood, front varnished, rectangular shape. Hole drilled top centre.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten message in black ink "Our Cyril.,Heres from every cobber who wore the old chapeau". A caricature of Cyril Smith engraved (burnt) into the timber. Signatures of many Legatees, signed in ink.
Reverse side, "Cyril - From all old cobbers of Melbourne Legacy Club with happy memories Legacy. 1938."
Handwritten in black ink "Mrs Cyril Smith gave me this plaque which I in turn now pass onto Legacy Comradeship for safekeeping. Frank Doolan June 1962"