Old Hastings Preservation Society was founded in 1952 to promote the permanent preservation of buildings of beauty/historic interest, especially in Hastings & St. Leonards and foster an appreciation of the history of Hastings. We encourage and record research which supports our objectives. Good architecture, design and town planning is encouraged. In 1956 we founded the Hastings Fishermen’s Museum open daily in Rock-a-Nore Road and more recently Hastings History House.
Monday, 26 August 2024
Hunting for "The Australian Trophy"
...or a photo, or someone who knows of it?
HSLO online shows this trophy still being awarded in 1958 - Australian trophy and miniature shield and prize (heaviest catch on any day by local angler): G, W. Stapley (Hastings and St. Leonards)
Hastings and St Leonards Observer
1917 - Congratulations to Mr. R. Springett, who the winner of the Australian trophy presented Mrs. Robertson (nee Miss Abbott).
This trophy has been presented to the Sea Angling Festival Committee to commemorate an Australian lady's association with the anglers of this town. It is symbolical of our great colony, and depicts the aborigine, emu, and kangaroo. One of Australia's big trees supports in its branches abeautifully engraved emu's egg.
Mr. R. Springett will hold the trophy for one year. Only local resident anglers may compete for the honour.
David Abbott, her father, was also a member of the Angling Club; he died at the Buchanan, while on a visit to his daughter and is buried in the cemetery - https://friendsofhastingscemetery.org.uk/abbottd.html
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