Fremantle History Centre - Gavel and Box

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Accession NumberP196Title (extended title only)Fremantle History Centre - Gavel and BoxDescriptionDescription – Wooden box with green felt interior with Wooden Gavel – Inscription -
‘Presented to Miss Jessie Campbell on the occasion of the launching of the Hopper Barge Porpoise
1899’
Date1st January 1899ProvenanceThe Porpoise was a barge that was constructed for Fremantle Harbour works. It was launched by Miss Jessie Campbell and the Gavel and Box were given to her. This was later donated to the Fremantle History CentreRelevance to the CityShows the strong link to Fremantle Harbour. The Gavel and Box were given to Miss Jessie Campbell who launched the boat and these items were later donated to the Fremantle History Centre

SubjectSocial historyFremantle HarbourBargesCollectionCivic CollectionImagesPorpoise launch - article

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Fremantle History Centre - Gavel and Box