CLOTH BADGES
c. 1950Various badges and insignia sewn onto the sleeves, epaulettes and front of the Girl Guides dress (COA2015-9). The badges are presented for attaining high levels of proficiency in certain categories noted on the badges.
Part of the uniform worn by Alison Marsh who, in the 1950s, was a member of the Girl Guides Armadale Company. The Company met in the St Matthews Parish Hall on Saturday afternoons where they did drills, played games and learnt challenge skills. The uniform includes a number of badges that demonstrated the different challenge skills Alison had leant when a girl guide. Many of the badges related to skills the organisation and the community believed were appropriate for girls and young women to lean including clothes making, first aid, lifesaving, cooking, laundry, hosting, personal health, home making and music. Other skills did include athletics, swimming and camping.
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This object is a part of a collection that is associated with the important role community organisations have played within the City of Armadale community. These organisations are often run by dedicated local volunteers and were financially supported by members of the organisation, sponsorship from local businesses and community fundraising. Community organisations played an important role in bringing local people together, providing activities and skills for local children and teens and providing support for vulnerable members of the community.
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
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GIRL GUIDE BADGE
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GIRL GUIDE SMALL DRAWSTRING BAG
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GIRL GUIDE DRAWSTRING BAG
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PALMER UNITED PARTY ELECTION BOOKLET
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GROWING ARMADALE T SHIRT
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GROWING ARMADALE SURVEY POSTCARD
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KELMSCOTT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SASH
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NAMETAG NETWORK VIDEO
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GROWING ARMADALE SURVEY STICKER
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GROWING ARMADALE SURVEY BASIL
