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PACKING CASE

1950
Overview

Rectangular wooden slated box. One wide slat forms the base and both ends. Two narrow slats form each side; the one on the top row has a slice cut out of it. Inside the box, near the top, are five large headed tacks with pieces of paper attached.
There is text on one end only.

Historical information

Fruit box used at the Irymple Orchard in Karragullen by Arthur and his son Vernon Bettenay in the 1950s

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2013.75
Themes
People
Social History
Material
Ferrous Metal
Wood
Width
490 mm
Height or length
230 mm
Depth
188 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Text on end: [A.L.& V.A. / BETTENAY / ROLEYSTONE]

Contextual Information

This object is part of a collection of items associated with a person or family who have played a significant role in the economic, community or social development of the City of Armadale. This can include holding key political or social positions within the community, being a key contributor or member of a community organisation, a strong contributor to improving the well-being of the local community, a prominent figure in a local business or industry, developer of new industries or activities or someone who grew up in the area and moved away and had a noteworthy career or life.

Keywords
BETTENAY Arthur Leworthy MR
BETTENAY Vernon Arthur Mr
KARRAGULLEN
ROLEYSTONE
Irymple Orchard, Karragullen
Year
1950
Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection of items associated with a person or family who have played a significant role in the economic, community or social development of the City of Armadale. This can include holding key political or social positions within the community, being a key contributor or member of a community organisation, a strong contributor to improving the well-being of the local community, a prominent figure in a local business or industry, developer of new industries or activities or someone who grew up in the area and moved away and had a noteworthy career or life.

Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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