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50th Anniversary Pin Australian Netball

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Overview

Commemorative pin of the All Australia Netball Association (AANA), celebrating 50 years of the organisation. The pin is gold and is in the shape of a green metallic Australia reading "50" in yellow. Underneath the Australia is a brown boomerang reading "NETBALL" in gold.

Historical information

The All Australia Women's Basket Ball Association was formed in 1927. In 1970, the game was officially known as 'netball' instead of women's basketball and as such the organisation changed its name to the All Australia Netball Association.

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cwa-org-230-2024.052

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Front: 50 / NETBALL. Back: AJPARKES

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