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AQUATIC CENTRE ACCESSORY X 7

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1980

Overview

7 different coloured plastic discs numbered one to six. There is a second number two in a different colour. They all have eight holes equally spaced around the circumference.

The centre has a white stick on label with a number and text around the edge. The text reads: [WARNING: ALL UNDERWATER GAMES ARE DANGEROUS. USE ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN EXPERIENCED SWIMMER].

Historical information

This item was acquired from the Armadale Aquatic Centre before renovations were started in 2017. The Centre was opened in December 1980. The items was used as part of the swimming training program at the Aquatic Centre. The items would be thrown into the pool and students would have to dive to retrieve it.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2017.34

Item type

Toys

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Plastic

Width

105 mm

Inscriptions and markings

MADE IN TAIWAN

Keywords

Armadale Aquatic Centre

Seville Grove

Champion Drive Seville grove

Year

1980

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
This collection of items was used at the Armadale Aquatic Centre. The Armadale Aquatic Centre was opened in December 1980 and was closed in 2017 to make way for the new Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre which was opened in 2019. There items were collected as they represent the important role played in the social life of the local community and what was involved for a local government in running a public pool.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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