Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 127 30 Aug - 2 Sep 2021
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U.Q.A.C. (University of Queensland Athletics Club), in bronze (50mm), no maker, reverse inscribed, '2nd/220 Yds/Champ./J.F.Neilson/1914'. A few tone spots, traces of mint red, a small edge bump and an edge nick, otherwise good very fine.
Believed to be John Francis Neilson BSc, born at Charters Towers, Queensland and who by the end of 1915 would have completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Queensland. At 29 years of age he enlisted in Brisbane in the AIF on 3 May 1916 listing his occupation as science master at Brisbane Grammar School. However, he was discharged on 4 September 1916 as his services were required for munitions manufacturing.
Believed to be John Francis Neilson BSc, born at Charters Towers, Queensland and who by the end of 1915 would have completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Queensland. At 29 years of age he enlisted in Brisbane in the AIF on 3 May 1916 listing his occupation as science master at Brisbane Grammar School. However, he was discharged on 4 September 1916 as his services were required for munitions manufacturing.