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1905 'Originals' Tour Whistle; VH & Co; Unknown; B194

1905 'Originals' Tour Whistle; VH & Co; Unknown; B1941905 'Originals' Tour Whistle; VH & Co; Unknown; B194
Name/Title
1905 'Originals' Tour Whistle
About this object
Now starting on its second century at work, this well-travelled whistle has always been at the heart of New Zealand's historic rugby moments. It first appeared in the hands of Welsh Referee Gil Evans on the 1905 'Originals' All Blacks tour of the United Kingdom. After Evans presented it to fellow referee Albert Freethy, it was used in games played by the 1924-25 'Invincibles' All Blacks, and in the rugby final at the 1924 Olympics. Gifted to the museum when it opened in 1969, the whistle returned to the field in 1987, and has been used ever since to start the opening game of each Rugby World Cup (and even the first Super 12 game back in 1996).
Maker
VH & Co
Maker Role
Manufacturer
Date Made
Unknown
Place Made
Great Britain
Medium and Materials
Metal
Inscription and Marks
"To Gil Evans Esq Referee" etched on top
Measurements
3 x 2.5cm x 6.5 cm
Credit Line
Donated by 1924/25 "Invincibles" Team manager, Stan Dean
Object Type
Whistle
Object number
B194

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Originals
Invincibles
Olympics
whistle
coin
all blacks
Freethy
Evans
World Cup
wallabies
springboks


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