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METAL LIFEGUARD SIGN.

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2005

Overview

A rectangular metalic free standing sign supported in a blue plastic base. Both sides of the sign have the same text.

The top has rounded edges, with a handhold for transporting the sign. The sign is divided into three sections, a white horizontal strip with four sponsors names; [Leisure Institute of W.A. Aquatics (inc), Royal Life Saving, bhpbilliton, and Watch around Water]. Next is a yellow strip with red lettering: [LIFEGUARDS ARE / NOW TARGETING] with a red and yellow chequered strip below and along the base, a white strip for adding information regarding the targeted behaviour for the day.

Historical information

The item was acquired from the Armadale Aquatic Centre before renovations were started in 2017. The Centre was opened in December 1980.
The sign was used by the Aquatic Centre to promote pool safety and was supplied by the Royal Life Saving Society and its supporters. Staff at the Aquatic Centre would write on the board safety messages such as 'Drowing kids make no noise!!!'

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2017.77

Themes

People
Social History

Width

955 mm

Height or length

465 mm

Keywords

City of Armadale Aquatic Centre

City of Armadale

Champion Drive 78 SEVILLE GROVE

Seville Grove

Year

2005

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
This collection of items was used at the Armadale Aquatic Centre. The 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. These 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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