Image acquired but not used to illustrate studies in Society's history and archives on Samuel Johnson, the Society of Arts and 18th century prostitution

Image acquired but not used to illustrate studies in Society's history and archives on Samuel Johnson, the Society of Arts and 18th century prostitution

Obverse and reverse image of the Harnett Medal.

Ita Buttrose was awarded the fifth Harnett Medal (1992) for her professional achievements in publishing, journalism, radio and TV broadcasting as well as for her extensive community service record, particularly in the field of medical education and health care.\n\nThe presentation was made by Colin Parker, Deputy Chairman of the New South Wales Chapter in Sydney in 1993.\n\nSir Ian Turbott, Chancellor of the University of Wester Syndey appears in one of the photographs; Professor Peter Johnson, Chancellor of the University of Technology and Roy McWillaim, Chairman of the New South wales Chapter in another.

Mr Hector Crawford was awarded the first Harnett Medal (1985) for his contributions to music and broadcast entertainment in Australia.\n\nThe presentation was made in Melbourne in 1985 by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.\n\nThe photograph shows, from left to right, Mr Crawford, Mr Oscar Gimesy, Chairman of the Society's Victorian Chapter Committee and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.

Founder of RSA exams; Chairman of Council 1853

Dr Bryce Rankine was awarded the Harnett Medal for achievement, eminence and performancein Australia in the fields of arts, manufactures and commerce, for his contributions to the development of the modern Australian wine industry.\n\nThe presentation, in Sydney, was made by Professor Trevor Cole, Chairman of the New South Wales Chapter.

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Awarded the silver palette for a drawing of two heads after Raphael in the same year

Used to illustrate general notes on the Edinburgh Festival

An arrangement by Heal's of their exclusive designs at the British Art in Industry Exhibition