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Katanning Junior High School

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c. 1950

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Overview

A watercolour and ink drawing of the front entrance of the Katanning Junior High School in Daping Street.

Historical information

The visit of a State Governor to the school was treated with great importance. It was often the habit of the Governor to grant the children a school holiday to commemorate his visit.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2006.28

Item type

Material

Width

22.8000 cm

Height or length

30.2000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Below the drawing handwritten in black calligraphy is "Presented To Sir James Mitchell In Recollection Of Your Many Pleasant Visits To Our School From The Pupils Katanning Junior High School ".

Year

Statement of significance

Gift to the Governor of WA.

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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