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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: FOUNDATION STONES SHENTON PARK CHILD CENTRE

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1976

Overview

Two foundation stones on the Shenton Park Child Centre in Onslow Road, Subiaco. The top stone reads: "Shenton Park Child Centre opened 13th March 1976 by Her worship The Mayor of Subiaco Evelyn H. Parker JP. This building was erected by the City of Subiaco in replacement of the original child centre, the Foundation Stone of which appears below". The lower stone reads: "Subiaco Infant Health Association. In celebration of the centenary of the State, this stone was laid by Lionel T. Boas, Esq, JP, president of the Association, 12th May 1929. The health of mother and child should be the first consideration of the State". The foundation stones are in white marble with black print.

Historical information

Photographic paper

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2006.259

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

100 mm

Height or length

150 mm

Keywords

Shenton Park Child Centre

Year

Statement of significance

Historical record of infant health in Subiaco 1929-1976 onwards

Geotag

-31.960680475245, 115.80629419506

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