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PLAQUE - CENTENARY SCULPTURE ARMADALE & DISTRICTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1994
Overview

Wooden plaque made from Karri (Eucalyptus Diversicolor) with a minature circular three dimensional plaster mould, painted bronze of Jull Street Centenary Sculpture on obverse. Mould features a low curved stone wall. inside the wall is a tall rock feature with half a waterwheel sticking out of right side. Sitting on the wall is a male bearded figure wearing a broad brimmed hat. Under the mould is a rectangle bronze coloured engraved plaque. On left side inside a shield shaped boarder is [ARMADAEL & / DISTRICTS / CHAMBER / OF / COMMERCE]. Text to the right of this [THE CENTENARY SCULPTURE / SITUATED IN THE JULL ST / MALL - ARMADALE / 1894 - 1994].
On the reverse side in the middle near the top is a metal D ring.

Historical information

This plaque, that features a mould representation of the Centenary Sculpture produced by Owen Davies for the City of Armadale Centenary, was presented to Mr Roland 'Roly' Richardson who in 1994 was a member of the Armadale & Districts Chamber of Commerce, was the chair of the Centenary Committee and between 1981 and 1993 a City of Armadale councillor.
In 1994 the City of Armadale celebrated the 100th anniversary of the gazetting of the Kelmscott Road Board that over the 100 years evolved into the City of Armadale.
The Centenary Sculpture was created by Western Australian artist Owen Davies to commemorate the centenary of the City of Armadale. Instigated by the Armadale Chamber of Commerce, this sculpture is a tribute to the history and heritage of the area. The 1890s male figure represents the pioneers and tradespeople that contributed greatly to the growth of Armadale. The Y-shaped junction that he draws in the sand highlights the two highways, Albany and South Western that intersect in Armadale and resembles the design of the Armadale Council crest. He sits next to the waterwheel signifying the importance of the creeks and dams in the area. The seats around the sculpture invite people to rest in a subtle tribute to the local brick and manufacturing industries.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2022.26
Material
Metal
Plaster Of Paris
Keywords
City of Armadale Centenary
DAVIES Owen Mr
Centenary Sculpture
Armadale & Districts Chamber of Commerce
Jull St Armadale
RICHARDSON Roland 'Roly' A Cr
Year
1994
Statement of significance

Part of a collection of items produced to celebrate 100 years since the establishment of the Kelmscott Road Board in 1894 than has since grown with the local community and is today the City of Armadale. This collection is part of a larger collection of items that focuses on the history and impact of local government on the community. Local Government plays an important role in providing services to the local community and provides a snap shot into what issues are important to the local community.

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