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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Les Haddleton in Katanning Volunteer Fire Brigade Uniform

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c. 1939

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Overview

A black and white photograph of a man standing on a street dressed in Katanning Volunteer Fire Brigade uniform. The uniform consists of a dark double breasted jacket and long trousers, the hat is circular and has a dark band and white top. There are two badges on the jacket lapels and the man is wearing a white shirt and a tie. In the background is a lady dressed in a mid calf length dress, hat, gloves and is holding a purse and alongside of her a man dressed in a suit.

Historical information

Les may have been part of the 'Guard of Honor', the Katanning Brigade hosted for the marriage of Wally and Eileen Haddleton, Easter 1939.

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cwa-org-202-HSP2010.43

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Material

Photographic Paper

Width

8.7000 cm

Height or length

13.8000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the postcard hand written in blue ink is "Les as a Fireman". Below this inscription handwritten in black ink is "Les Haddleton in Fireman's uniform from Katanning. Photo taken in Perth Forrest Place. Son of Job Haddleton".

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Date of creation +70 years

Katanning Historical Society

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