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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Four Native Legends

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c. 1950

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Overview

Seven pages of handwritten notes in black ink on blue lined paper. The four stories are about native animals.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSA1987.239

Item type

Research Documents

Material

Paper

Width

19.3000 cm

Height or length

24.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

The notes are hand signed "E.A. Hassell".

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Public location

Last modified

Wednesday, 22 July, 2026

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

4.1. Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of document.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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