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Philip Nelson - BHS Prefect 1947

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1947

Subcollections

Students > Prefects

Overview

The plaque commemorating Philip Nelson's tenure as a Bunbury High School Prefect in 1947.

Historical information

Some of Philip Nelson's Bunbury High School achievements include:

Prefect (1947)
Faction Caption Blue (1947)
Boys Hockey XI (1947)
Cricket XI (fast bowler) (1947)
Winner of the High Jump and Broad and second in the 100 yards. (1947)
Footbal XVIII (1947)
Science Cadet (1946)

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-229-620

Item type

Plaques

Material

Metal

Wood

Keywords

Place made

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Public location

Boardroom - Display Cabinet

Last modified

Sunday, 23 August, 2026

Completeness

100

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +50 years

Permissions

For authorisation to reproduce, publish or display, please contact the Bunbury Senior High School.

Attribution requirements

Acknowledgements to be made to 'Bunbury Senior High School 620'.

Rights holder

Bunbury Senior High School

Bunbury Senior High School

Bunbury Senior High School

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Prefect Plaque 1947

Prefect Plaque 1947
Philip Nelson
Source: Bunbury Senior High School 620

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