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Writing Slate

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Overview

A double side slate board in a wooden frame. There is a hole at the top of the slate.

Historical information

The hole at the top of the slate was used to hang the slate up.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2005.86

Item type

Objects

Material

Slate (Rock)

Wood

Width

20 cm

Height or length

25 cm

Depth

2 cm

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Friday, 21 November, 2025

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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