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This item is of significance because it commemorates the unveiling of a life size bronze statue of Australian middleweight boxing champion Les Darcy at Maitland, NSW. This limited edition badge was given as a memento to the sponsor's of the monument and special guests who attended the unveiling. It has historic relevance because Les Darcy was born at Stradbroke near Maitland in 1895. He died in America in 1917 age 22 and is buried in the West Maitland cemetary where hundreds of tourists make visits every year. His family home in Maitland still stands and is also a tourist attraction although privately owned. The badge depicts an image of Les Darcy in his famous boxing pose.The figure of Darcy is surrounded by a floral motif depicting the Australian coat of arms at the top and the inscription Les Darcy Memorial encircling his image. A scroll at the bottom of of the medal says; Maitland Wonder.

badge, les darcy, boxiing, sport, memorial, maitland, nsw.

This booklet celebrates the 25th Zatopek Classic Athletics Meeting and was attended by Emil Zatopek at Olympic Park, Melbourne 19th December 1985.

This booklet is significant because it was the Silver Jubilee of this important event and the booklet must be considered rare as it has been signed by Emil Zatopek who is now deceased.

Athletic Programme, Illustrated, cover, 16 pp.

Athletic Meeting Olympic Park Signed by EMIL Zatopek

sport, athletics, olympic park, emil zatopek, victorian athletic association, marathons