Functional object, Hand Bell : Fatima Convent, Parramatta 1896

Historical information

The Minutes of the Kew Historical Society record that in the year 2000, the Society paid for a Town Crier's outfit. This outfit was later used in public events relating to fundraising for the restoration of the Kew Court House at 188 High Street, Kew. A member, usually Philip Slobom, dressed as the Town Crier, used this bell to draw attention to the campaign.

Physical description

Wood handled, brass handbell. Probable reproduction of an original item.

Inscriptions & markings

FATIMA CONVENT PARRAMATTA 1896

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