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AANA 60th Anniversary Pin

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1988

Overview

Commemorative pin of the All Australia Netball Association (AANA), celebrating 60 years of the organisation from 1928-1988. The pin is made from a gold colour and features a dark green, metallic Australia reading "A.A.N.A. 60 YEARS 1928-88" in gold with two gold branches going upwards on either side. Below the Australia is a yellow boomerang reading "NETBALL" in gold print.

Historical information

The All Australia Women's Basket Ball Association was formed in 1927. In 1970, the game was officially known as 'netball' instead of women's basketball and as such the organisation changed its name to the All Australia Netball Association.

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cwa-org-230-2024.057

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Inscriptions and markings

Front: A.A.N.A. / 60 / YEARS / 1928-88 / NETBALL. Back: A.J. PARKES.

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