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CWA of WA Wongan Division Tea Towel

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1953 - 1996

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Country Women's Association of WA: Branch Significance

Overview

White cloth with towns and produce of the Division in red

Historical information

In 1934 Western Division was formed ; in 1945 it was divided into Western and Central Divisions and in 1953 Western Division was divided and Wongan Division was formed and continued until 1996.

In 1979 Branches included were: Ballidu; Buntine; Burakin; Cadoux; Dalwallinu; Dowerin; Goomalling;Jibberding; Kalannie; Kondut; Konnongorring; Pithara; West Ballidu; Wongan Hills; Wubin.

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Registration number

cwa-org-213-arch8125

Material

Contextual information

In 1985 all Divisions produced tea towels as a fundraiser and these were brought along to State Conference at Esperance for display.

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CWA of WA Branch

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Wednesday, 2 October, 2024

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