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Shire of Toodyay > Records

SIGNBOARD IN FRONT OF OLD TOODYAY STATE SCHOOL

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1993

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Overview

A coloured photo showng a painted sign (white, grey and blue coloured letters on cream background), behind a cyclone wire fence.
Behind is the former Toodyay State School, then used by the Uniting Church.
The signboard's wording: "School.. 1887 to 1954".
On the bottom of the sign is painted "J.Hasell".
Large shrubbery is seen between the sign and the school building.
Sunny with blue sky.

Historical information

Students used the building as temporary accommodation after the fire.
James Hassell, a signwriter, probably painted the sign.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1148

Item type

Width

10.1000 cm

Height or length

15.2000 cm

Themes

Year

1993

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Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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