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BADGE - ARMADALE-NEERIGEN BROOK ROTARY CLUB

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Overview

a small metal pin badge in a rectangle shape with a small triangle at the bottom.
On the front a light yellow background. From to to bottom a golden cog with a dark blue circle in the cog. With the witting [ROTARY / INTERNATIONAL] from the right to left of the cog it reads [DISTRICT 9470].
Below the cog in dark blue witting it states [ARMADALE / NEERIGEN BROOK]. And below that is kangaroo paw with red and green colouring. and below the paw in light green is written [WESTERN AUSTRALIA].
The back of the badge is a golden colour with the metal point.

Historical information

The Rotary Club of Armadale-Neerigen was started in 1982 and was original called the Rotary Club of Neerigen. The club was made up of local residents who owned local businesses or held professional careers. They came together as a service club with the aim to raise money for causes that aligned with the values of the organisation. This included sponsoring visiting students from around the world.
This badge was produced to promote the club and was handed out to members and club visitors.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2020.37a

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Metal

Width

22 mm

Height or length

30 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On the back below the clip it reads [M&L] and a phone number below it [(08) 9457 5667]

Keywords

Rotary Club of Armadale Neerigen Brook

Rotary Club of Neerigen Brook

Armadale

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.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Well provenanced

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