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Commonwealth Security Loan Pennant

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1956

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Overview

A purple pennant with white and yellow lettering, that has a gold flag pole and flag.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2025.61

Item type

Material

Width

93 cm

Height or length

34.7000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Above the flag in white lettering is "COMMONWEALTH" AND UNDERNEATH "SECURITY LOAN AUGUST 1956". On the flag in gold coloured lettering is "First town in Western Australia to attain Quota" and underneath in yellow lettering is "KATANNING-BROOMEHILL".

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Statement of significance

This pennant is highly significant as it does not have the Australian Coat of Arms on it, however it was awarded to Katanning-Broomehill for being the first town in 1956 to attain its quota.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

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Date of creation +70 years

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