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SHIELD - SPEAKER OF THE YEAR (CWA)

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c. 1990 - 1995

Overview

Classic shield shape with the top edge an involute curve, the ends lead off at an accute angle to a slight waisted section then reducing to an arch shape at the bottom. The wood is lightly stained in the centre with the edges a darker rose wood colour.
There is a scroll at the top with text [Country Women's Association]. Below the scroll is a plastic badge with a gold wreath surrounding an image of a lecturn.
A stainless steel shield is attached to middle of the wooden body with text [Speaker of the Year / Competition / Forrest / Parmelia / Stirling Divisions / ZONE WINNER].
Twelve small shields are fitted around the permitter of the shield. Five of which have been engraved with the date, winners name and zonal area, [1990 / FORREST / Aurelie Bergin] [1991 / Parmelia /Norma Howe] [1992 / Parmelia / Norma Howe] [1993 / Stirling / Helen Moore] [1995 / Parmelia / Bobbie Perkins].
The back has text [H&H TROPHIES / Wholesale Prices / ENGRAVING . PLACE RIBBONS / LOW COST MEDALLIONS / Carlene Wakefield / 16 Narcissus Ave, Parkwood 6155 Tel. 457 5412 / Weekend and Evening / Appointments Welcome].

Historical information

The Armadale branch of the CWA started in 1935. It had its branch office in Prospect Street Armadale. It had many local women as members who at the time helped support the local community, which was still a rural community. It was an important social club as well for local women to participate in.
In 1982, the club moved to a new branch office in Avonlee street. Over the next 27 years, membership declined and eventually the club was forced to close.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2010.14

Themes

Art and Design
People
Social History

Material

Metal

Wood

Width

385 mm

Height or length

401 mm

Depth

29 mm

Inscriptions and markings

H&H TROPHIES

Keywords

Country Womens Association Armadale Branch

ARMADALE

AVONLEE Street Armadale

Year

Statement of significance

This object is part of a significant collection that represents the role the Country Women's Association (CWA) played in the region as a social support network and campaigner for the rights and empowerment for local women. The CWA was formed in 1922 and a branch started in Western Australia in 1924. The organisation played a role improving country health services through extensive campaigning and fund-raising as well as providing welfare and support for members of rural communities during times of economic and social stress.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Object’s condition or completeness

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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