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Brass Bell - Vasse School
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
Details
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.
Keywords
Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
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