| Call Number |
MN 1667 |
| Physical description |
15 cm. |
| Access advisory |
Available for reference; not for loan. |
| Cite As |
Battye Library, MN 1667, Records of the Pioneer Women's Memorial Fountain, ACC 1571A, 2539A, 3802A, 5107A. |
| Biography/history |
Planning for the Pioneer Women's Fountain in King's Park, Perth WA, began in 1963. The fountain sculpted by Margaret Priest was the largest bronze ever cast in Western Australia. An honour roll was added, containing the names of 9000-10000 pioneer women. The fountain was officially turned on by the Governor on 14 January 1968. |
| Finding Aids |
Detailed listing available (MN 1667) |
| Summary |
Memorial roll of pioneer women of Western Australia; biographical notes for 182 of the names to be entered on the roll; other records including minutes (1963-1979), correspondence (1979-1981), addresses, brochures, information sheets, lists of associations who sponsored a fund to provide the memorial, research notes. |
| Subjects |
Pioneer Women's Memorial (Perth, W.A.)
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Women pioneers -- Monuments -- Western Australia.
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Women pioneers -- Western Australia -- Biography.
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Kings Park (Perth, W.A.)
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