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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH (DIGITAL): CITIZEN ARMY FLOAT, FROM ALBUM 'CELEBRATIONS ON SUBIACO 1952'

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1952

Overview

Image: A black and white photograph of the Citizen Army float. Five men are seen seated on the tray/bed of a vehicle, surrounded by promotional signage for the Citizens Army. Smaller signs feature illustrations as well as writing. Banners read:
'Shenton Park Sub Branch on RSL
The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance
The Citizen Army is Here!
Join the City of Perth REGT'
Photograph taken from album 1992.43

Historical information

Photograph taken from album of images 'Celebration on Subiaco 1952. #1992.43

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2023.118.34

Item type

Width

105 mm

Height or length

70 mm

Keywords

RSL - Returned Services League

Year

Statement of significance

From a collection of photographs of a procession of floats preceded by pipe band and two contingents of Servicemen, all for the Celebrations on Subiaco's becoming a city in 1952.

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