Historical information

Ater 1st World War many structures as Memorials were erected. A Hall in St Albans was one such building. The Hon. T.K Merritt MLC & his wife made this Gavel Presentation at an official function - 15th June 1918



Materials: Timber (unknown)

Production Method: Turned in wood lathe & assembled.

Date made: 1918

When used: 15th June, 1918

Made in Australia, Victoria

Used in Australia, St Albans, Victoria

Physical description

This Gavel was made of Timber (unknown) for a presentation by Hon F.K. Merritt M.L.C. 15th June 1918

Inscriptions & markings

Silver plate attached to head of Gavel: Inscriptions on plate attached

"ST. ALBANS"

"SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL"

"Hon. T K MERRITT M.L.C."

"AND"

"MRS MERRITT"

"15 JUNE 1918"