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Leather Book Cover

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1954

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Country Women's Association of WA: State Significance

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Leather book cover with insignia of CWA of WA and lettering

Historical information

This item came to light when craft items which had been saved by Tupp Biggs(Serpentine & Districts Branch) were brought into Archives in 2019.
Pyrmont was a property bought by CWA of WA in 1953. The largest room was used as a meeting place for Albany members until 1958. It was used as holiday accommodation and housed sixteen guests. The property was sold in 1966 and proceeds were used to progress plans for the Albany seaside flats.

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cwa-org-213-arch7934

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Lettering 'Pyrmont 1954'

Contextual Information

At one stage Leatherwork was a popular craft taught by/to CWA members

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