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Albany Historical Society Inc > Records

HAND BELL

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1826

Overview

Hand ringing bell with government arrow insignia. The Bell has a symbol on the front. The Convict arrow pointing upwards. Used in GAOL at Albany to summon convicts back to their cells. Rubber cover over end of wooden handle. Nail goes through centre of handle and is bent back at the end. Carved on upper edge of bell is 'J 2'.

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Registration number

cwa-org-51-1986.39

Item type

Width

16.4000 cm

Height or length

30.4000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

"J2'

Keywords

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Convict Establishment

Year

1826

Statement of significance

Heritage value due to convict links.

Albany Historical Society Inc

Albany Historical Society Inc

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