Historical information
The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society was formed at Ballarat in 1868 and William Taffe was Ballarat President in 1940 when presented with this mounted and framed photograph and photo-lithographic certificate.
Significance
The Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society (HACBS) was a church-based support network founded in Ballarat in 1868. William Taffe of Hymettus was president and presented with this certificate after his term as president ended in 1940.
Inscriptions & markings
Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat inscribed on mounting board. Details of the subject, W.J.Taffe written in on the certificate.
