Quartermaine Oval Naming Ceremony

2002
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Overview

A coloured photograph of a building which has a blue cover on part of the front board of the buidling. The building is surrounded by a grassed and landscaped area.

Historical information

When the research was completed for the 100 years of football in Katanning it was proved that a member of the Quartermaine family had been playing football in Katanning for 100 years. The oval was named in their honour. The sign was unveiled by Ben Quartermaine the youngest member of the family playing football at that time. Ben played for Wanderers Football Club.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HSP2002.52a
Item type
Width
15.1000 cm
Height or length
10.1000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the photograph handwritten in black ink is "Quartermaine Oval April 2002"

On the back of the photograph stamped in faded black ink several times is "AGFA".

Year
Statement of significance

The oval at the Katanning Recreation centre was named Quartermaine Oval in April 2002, in recognition of the contribution of the Quatermaine family to 100 years of football.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 20 May, 2025
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Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

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Quartermaine Oval
Quartermaine Oval
Back of photograph of Quartermaine Oval
Back of photograph of Quartermaine Oval

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