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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Black Board Duster

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1950 - 1980

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Overview

A rectangular block of hard wood with laminated shiny top and lack soft material on the base

Historical information

This block of wood was known as a blackboard duster, the soft side of the block was used to clean the blackboard between school lessons. The duster was an important part of a the school equipment.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2006.40

Item type

Material

Width

6 cm

Height or length

12.5000 cm

Depth

2.8000 cm

Year

Statement of significance

Public location

Last modified

Friday, 21 November, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +50 years

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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