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PROBUS CHAIN OF OFFICE

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Overview

A gold coloured circular disc, the centre has a golden letter ''P'' within a red circle outlined with a gold ring.
Around the outside of this is the text; [RETIRED PROFFESIONAL & BUSINESSWOMANS CLUB. PROBUS] also in gold on a red background. The bottom section has text [PRESIDENT] in gold on a white background.
On top of the disc, a V-shaped orange ribbon has been attached, on this are 24 gold badges with the names of past presidents from 1987 to 2013.
Also a gold badge, very worn, with Armadale Ladies Probus Club engraved on it. The ribbon has black Velcro to affix around the neck.

Historical information

Probus clubs are clubs for retired or semi-retired business or professional people. The movement operates worldwide, in some places Rotary Clubs sponsor Probus Clubs, but many clubs are stand-alone entities. Armadale Probus Club ran from 1987 to 2013, holding their meetings on the third Monday of every month, with outings on the fourth Monday of the month.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2016.58A

Themes

People
Social History

Width

320 mm

Height or length

590 mm

Keywords

Armadale Probus Club

Returned Servicemen League Hall Armadale

Armadale Bowling Club

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
Condition: Good

The chain was used by presidents of the Probus club during formal engagements and meetings. Itwas used by the Armadale Probus Club from 1987 until 2013.

Community organisation for retired and semi-retired professional and businesswomen in Armadale to socialise and to share ideas and information. A worldwide organisation linked with the Rotary International.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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