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EXERCISE BOOK

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1974 - 1978

Overview

A rectangular blue exercise book divided into squares. On the top of the front cover is a section for the student to write their name, grade, subject, and school. A swan enclosed in a circle is displayed above this section.

This book was used for grooming and personal hygiene class. There are various grooming and etiquette sections throughout.

[Kelmscott] has been written in a somewhat medieval font.

The back cover advises on road safety when riding a bike.

Historical information

The excercise book belonged to Stephen O'Brien who went to school at Roleystone Primary School and then Kelmscott High School in the 1970s.

Part of collection donated by Stephen O Brien.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2014.62D

Item type

Books

Themes

People
Social History

Width

230 mm

Height or length

175 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Text on front: [WESTERN AUSTRALIA / EXERCISE BOOK / 112 PAGES / NAME / GRADE SUBJECT / SCHOOL / Manufactured for Education Department of W.A.]

Keywords

Department of Education Western Australia

Kelmscott Senior High School

OBRIEN Stephen

Year

1974 - 1978

Statement of significance

HIGH
A homework book completed by Stephen O'Brien when he was a student at Kelmscott Senior High School. The book represents what was taught at public schools in W.A. and the methods used in the 1970s.

The drawings and artwork throughout the book are an example of the subtle rebellion students would display while doing their homework. The impact of popular culture of the time such as music and films that would influence what was drawn.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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