The National Gallery Travelling Scholarship

Beginning in 1887, the National Gallery held a painting competition, the winner of which was awarded the prestigious National Gallery Travelling Scholarship. Students at the school were invited to submit a work based on a common subject which were judged by Melbourne's art establishment. The winner was awarded the tidy sum £150 per annum for three years to continue honing their skills abroad.

In 1899, Bernard Hall chose "Welcome News" as the subject of the season's competition.

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