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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Commemorative Certificate Glasgow International Exhibition

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c. 1901

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Overview

A brown coloured certificate awarded to E.R. Beeck for exhibiting wool at the Glasgow International Exhibition. The certificate displays people of many countries bringing their wares.

Historical information

In order to promote immigration to Western Australia, E.R. Beeck of Katanning's who was one of the early pioneers took wool to the Glasgow International Exhibition in Scotland in 1901.

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Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSA1987.432

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Width

76 cm

Height or length

60.5000 cm

Depth

1.7000 cm

Year

Statement of significance

A pioneer of Katanning took wool to an International Exhibition in Glasgow Scotland to promote Western Australia.

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Date of creation +70 years

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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