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PROBUS CHAIN OF OFFICE BOX

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Overview

A rectangular dark navy vinyl covered box, with gold edging around the lid. The lid opens from the the centre. Inside has a padded blue velvet base with a cut-out to hold the disc, both sides of the lid have a cream padded lining. The lid has a broken stud closure, so is tied with a red ribbon.

Historical information

Probus clubs are clubs for retired or semi-retired business or professional people. The movement operates worldwide, in some places Rotary Clubs sponsor Probus Clubs, but many clubs are stand-alone entities. Armadale Probus Club ran from 1987 to 2013, holding their meetings on the third Monday of every month, with outings on the fourth Monday of the month.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2016.58B

Item type

Personal Effects

Themes

People
War and Conflict

Material

Card

Ferrous Metal

Width

145 mm

Height or length

210 mm

Keywords

Armadale Bowling Club

Returned Servicemen League Hall Armadale

Armadale Probus Club

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
Condition: Good

The chain was used by presidents of the Probus club during formal engagements and meetings. Itwas used by the Armadale Probus Club from 1987 until 2013.

Community organisation for retired and semi-retired professional and businesswomen in Armadale to socialise and to share ideas and information. A worldwide organisation linked with the Rotary International.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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