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Knighthood awarded to James Wallace Sandford [BRG 386/15] • Realia

Knighthood awarded to James Wallace Sandford

1937, Realia, BRG 386/15/1

Knighthood awarded to James Wallace Sandford in 1937, for public services in the Commonwealth of Australia. It is gold coloured with a red backing, and made at the Royal Mint.

Knighthood awarded to James Wallace Sandford

1937, Realia, BRG 386/15/2

Knighthood awarded to James Wallace Sandford in 1937, for public services in the Commonwealth of Australia. It is gold coloured with a red backing, and made at the Royal Mint.

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Summary

Knighthood awarded to James Wallace Sandford in 1937, for public services in the Commonwealth of Australia. It is gold coloured with a red backing, and made at the Royal Mint.

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Physical description

Artefact [award]
1 object - award : 6 x 4.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

1937

Subject

Sandford, James Wallace, Sir, 1879-1958.
Knights and knighthood.

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Historical information

Sir James Wallace Sandford was a merchant and politician born in Melbourne, the eldest son of Alexander Wallace Sandford. He took over A. W. Sandford & Co., and was chairmand and managing director for the rest of his life. He married Kate Irene MacLeod in 1907 and was a member of the Adelaide Club by 1916. For 23 years he was the consul for Sweden in Adelaide, and in 1938-1956 he represented the Liberal and Country League in the Legislative Council for Central No. 2.

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