METALIC SIGN - POOL RULES
A rectangular metal sign. Both faces of the sign has been painted black with the text in white.
At the top of the sign is a white box with text in black that reads [POOL RULES]. Below this are the following with asterisks to act as bullet points: [PLEASE USE ONLY PLASTIC CONTAINERS, GLASS MAY BREAK, CAUSING INJURY TO BARE FEET. / POOL SURROUNDS MAY BE SLIPPERY WHEN WET. PLEASE WALK. / PLEASE RESPECT THE COMFORT & SAFETY OF OTHERS. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OVER THE AGE OF 16 YEARS. / DIVING INTO SHALLOW WATER IS DANGEROUS. / PLEASE - ONE ON THE SLIDES AT A TIME.].
The 5 has been partially covered up with black marker.
On the reverse face there is a sign that reads [TOXIC GAS 2 / CHLORINE] sign which has been graffitied over. There are holes drilled in each corner for mounting.
This sign was acquired from the Armadale Aquatic Centre before commenced in 2017. The Centre originally opened in December 1980. The sign itself possibly dates from the opening of the pools or soon after. It was in place at the pool until the pools closure for renovation in 2017. The sign was situated outside near the main pool.
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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.
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
Other items from City of Armadale - History House
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POOL TESTING COMPARATOR
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CALICO BAG
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR DISC
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR INSERTS
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT COMPARATOR TEST TUBE
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POOL TESTING EQUIPMENT BOTTLE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPARATOR
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TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCIUM
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TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALKALINITY
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TEST INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHENOL RED (PH)
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BOTTLE USED FOR PHENOL RED (PH)
