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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Brass Bell - Vasse School

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Overview

Wooden handle, brass bell

Historical information

A large brass hand held bell would be used to call students in, signalling the start of a lesson, or announce recess - the sound was loud and distinctive, cutting through the noise of the schoolyard and drawing attention instantly.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.606

Item type

Objects

Themes

Material

Brass

Wood

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Contextual information

Vasse school bell - pre 1914

Schooling in the Vasse area began at Elijah Dawson's "Westbrook" property. In 2019, Vasse School celebrated its 150th anniversary.

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Place made

Australia

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 18 August, 2026

Completeness

88

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