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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Katanning Centenary Gala

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1929

Subcollections

Community Events and Celebrations

Overview

A small circular button sized badge. On the front in the centre is a black swan floating on water surrounded by wattle blossom on the left and a kangaroo paw on the right.. The design is printed in black against white background. There is a pin on the back to fasten the badge.

Historical information

The badge was Issued as part of WA Centenary celebrations in Katanning.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1985.38

Item type

Material

Width

2.6000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Around the top edge of the badge in black lettering is "KATANNING CENTENARY GALA" and at the bottom is "MAY 6TH 1929". Underneath the swan is a scroll with the words "CYGNIS INSIGNIS" in black lett

Year

Statement of significance

The badge is highly significant as it represents the Centenary celebrations that were held in Katanning.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image or for usage of the badge.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

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