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Education Department Medallion
1910Subcollections
Overview
A round silver medallion that has a embossed image of a swan swimming.
Historical information
These medallions were awarded to students that attended school every day of the year. It may have been an incentive to keep children at school, it is thought that Myrtle Cullen attended school in Katanning at the State School in Dare Street.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2002.54
Item type
Metal Medallions
Material
Metal (silver-plated)
Width
3 cm
Inscriptions and markings
Around the rim at the top of the medallion is embossed "EDUCATION DEPARTMENT", and at the bottom is "WESTERN AUSTRLIA".
On the reverse side of the medallion is embossed "AWARDED TIO Myrtle Cullen FOR PUNCTUNAL ATTENDANCE EVERY SCHOOL DAY 1910"
Year
Statement of significance
The medallion was Introduced to encourage students to attend school.
Public location
Last modified
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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Front of Education Department Medallion
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