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Subiaco Museum > Records

FLAG: MINIATURE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA CENTENARY, BLACK SWAN

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1929

Overview

Small blue flag bearing Western Australia's emblem, the black swan, upon a gold disk. 'Centenary' is stamped in black capital letters above '1929' below and 'W.' and 'A' flanking the emblem. The purpose of this miniature flag is not clear, except that it was used to celebrate the state's centenary.

Historical information

The purpose of this miniature flag is not clear, except that it was used to celebrate the state's centenary.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1991.124

Item type

Material

Width

97 mm

Height or length

145 mm

Keywords

Western Australia

Centenary Celebrations

Year

Statement of significance

A flag used to celebrate the state' centenary.

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