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City of Armadale - History House > Records

PLAQUE, PLATYPUS

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c. 1990 - 1999

Overview

A varnished rectangular jarrah wood plaque. A pottery platypus is attached to the top.

Historical information

Made by a student at the school in the 1990s.

Karragullen Primary School started in 1891 by the Canning Sawmill for the children of its employees. In 1913 the state school was opened at Illawarra Orchard. In 1920 the school was moved to Brookton Highway to be closer to where families were establishing new orchards.

Due to falling student numbers the school was closed at the end of 1999. After the closure children in the area would attend schools in Roleystone.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.76B

Item type

Ornaments

Year

Statement of significance

LOW

Made by a student who attended Karragullen Primary School. Presumably for art class or special project.

The school closed at the end of 1999. After the closure students would attend schools in Roleystone.

Last modified

Thursday, 2 July, 2026

Completeness

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