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LIGHT SHADE ARMADALE HALL

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Overview

A green, circular, metallic light shade, with a white enamelled interior.The dish has a concave interior, with a smaller dish in the base, and a raised section, with a central hole, to house the light fitting. Around this are eight small holes equally spaced.A modern plastic fitting is attached along with a three flex cord and a ceiling mounting, which consists of a clear plastic base with a white screw on covering.

Historical information

In 1895, the first town hall (known as the Mechanics Institute Hall), was constructed ,on the same block as the present Armadale Hall, but nearer the Narrogin inn. The land was donated by W.L.Owen. The present Armadale Hall was erected around 1936, costing 4,000 pounds and opened on the 12 December 1936 by Sir James Mitchell.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2019.1

Item type

Lighting

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Width

353 mm

Height or length

210 mm

Keywords

Armadale

Armadale District Hall, Jull Street, ARMADALE

Statement of significance

Armadale District Hall was built in 1936 and has played an important role in the community life of the City of Armadale. The hall replaced the original community hall (Armadale Mechanics Institute1895-1935) which was located near by. This light which is an original fitting or early replacement andwould have provided lighting for a variety of events from community meetings, community dances, 21st birthday parties, dance classes, bingo games, art shows and community plays.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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