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CARDBOARD CASE - CITY OF ARMADALE CENTENERY MEDAL

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1994

Overview

A square white cardboard box, open ended at each end. signs of wear on the top corners of the box, and the front showing signs of staining
Rear of box has a number [80] stamped sideways. Front of box has handwritten text [CITY OF ARMADALE/ CENTENERY/MEDAL No 80/ presented to/Rotary Club Arm-Neer./Brook 1994]

Historical information

In 1994, the City of Armadale celebrated their centenary. Originally beginning back in 1894 as the Kelmscott Roads Board the first recorded minutes of the board were of a meeting on the 5th April 1894. In 1910 the board was renamed the Armadale - Kelmscott Roads Board and in 1961 it become the Shire of Armadale- Kelmscott after the WA local Government Act passed. In 1979, the Town of Armadale was proclaimed, with Armadale becoming a city in 1985.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2021.42e

Item type

Personal Effects

Themes

Social History

Material

Cardboard

Width

95 mm

Height or length

95 mm

Keywords

Rotary International

ARMADALE

City of Armadale

Rotary Club of Armadale Neerigen Brook

Rotary Club of Neerigen Brook

Year

1994

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
Rotary International is a global organisation that aims to promote understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. The organisation promotes peace and raises funds to fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, campaign against violence, supports education and promotes local economies.

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