Quartermaine Oval Naming Ceremony
2002A coloured photograph of a building, in which a person is giving a speech on the verandah of the building. The blue plastic sheet has been rolled back to reveal the name of the building "QUARTERMAINE OVAL".
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. The person speaking at the microphone is Ben Quartermaine.
Details
Details
On the back of the photograph stamped in faint black ink several times is "AGFA".
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.
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Copyright and Reference
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
Katanning Historical Society
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