CWA ARMADALE BRANCH SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY SHIELD
1995Shield in the form of an inverted arch with a flat upper edge and curved lower sides meeting at a point. It has an engraved stainless steel plate near the top with text [Presented to / ARMADALE BRANCH / ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR / 60TH BIRTHDAY / 1935 -- 1995].
In the centre of the shield is a round metalled and enameled plaque with text [CWA logo / FOR HOME AND COUNTRY W.A.].
There is a manufacturer's sticker on the back with text [''JARRAH'' (Eucalyptus Marginata). / Unique to the S.W. of W.A. Originally known as Swan River Mahogany. The availability of which is believed to have influenced to a large / extent the Colony of New Holland. / PLAQUE ENTERPRISES WA Tel: (09) 448 2825].
The Armadale branch of the CWA started in 1935. It had its branch office in Prospect Street Armadale. It had many local women as members who at the time helped support the local community, which was still a rural community. It was an important social club as well for local women to participate in.
In 1982, the club moved to a new branch office in Avonlee street. Over the next 27 years, membership declined and eventually the club was forced to close.
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PLAQUE ENTERPRISES WA
This object is part of a significant collection that represents the role the Country Women's Association (CWA) played in the region as a social support network and campaigner for the rights and empowerment for local women. The CWA was formed in 1922 and a branch started in Western Australia in 1924. The organisation played a role improving country health services through extensive campaigning and fund-raising as well as providing welfare and support for members of rural communities during times of economic and social stress.
City of Armadale - History House
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