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METALIC SIGN - NO DIVING

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1980

Overview

Rectangular metalic sheet with rounded corners painted white, with a black swimmer diving into water behind a red circle with a red diagonal line. Text below: [NO / DIVING]. Holes at top and bottom for mounting.

Historical information

This item was acquired from the Armadale Aquatic Centre before renovations were started in 2017. The Centre was originally opened in December 1980.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2017.31B

Themes

People
Social History

Width

455 mm

Height or length

303 mm

Keywords

Armadale Aquatic Centre

Year

1980

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
This collection of items was used at the Armadale Aquatic Centre. The Armadale Aquatic Centre was opened in December 1980 and was closed in 2017 to make way for the new Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre which was opened in 2019. There items were collected as they represent the important role played in the social life of the local community and what was involved for a local government in running a public pool.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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