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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

Enamels

Metal

Plastic

Wire

Width

353 mm

Height or length

210 mm

Keywords

Armadale

Armadale District Hall, Jull Street, ARMADALE

Statement of significance

The enamelled light shade, once part of the Armadale District Hall, represents a significant artifact of the district’s post-Depression prosperity. Although the lamp lacks makers’ marks or clear details of its origin, it is an important symbol of the hall’s history and the community’s growth following the Great Depression.

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

Last modified

Wednesday, 24 June, 2026

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