Here's the key and the code
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (386266)
Rockingham, Australia
July 1, 2025 3:03am CST
While we were in Shackleton, a tiny town in the central wheatbelt of Western Australia, we decided to view the historic display in their old hall. There was another couple there looking at the various exhibits and when they left they told us about the key. It was only then we noticed the sign on the door.
As you can see from the photo, it’s no problem to get into the hall or the ‘little bank’ which I’ve already written about. The key is in a locked box but that’s okay because the code is clearly marked on the notice. I guess they’re not too worried about vandals and there is really nothing to steal. It still seems a very trusting thing to do.
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@JudyEv (386266)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jul 25
Quite possibly that's correct. I can't imagine hordes of people finding this little place so there probably isn't much danger of anything being stolen. There is nothing of interest to steal really; it's mostly typewritten pages of significant events.
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@LindaOHio (223745)
• United States
1 Jul 25
That's odd. I hope no one takes advantage of the situation.
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@terri0824 (5203)
• United States
1 Jul 25
Seems a bit strange to announce the code visibly where the key could be found. Sounds like it defeats the purpose, but as someone has mentioned...perhaps for insurance purposes.
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@FourWalls (87040)
• United States
1 Jul 25
There’s a big difference between Australians and Americans. You’d need three locks on top of the lock for it here. 
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
1 Jul 25
I guess it is only to fulfil some requirements.
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@snowy22315 (211476)
• United States
1 Jul 25
It sounds like one of those escape games, but you got the code so maybe not.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17284)
• China
1 Jul 25
Sounds like it is a self-service historic display room-no docent too.
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@Orson_Kart (8549)
• United Kingdom
1 Jul 25
I can’t see the point of having a lock box. Maybe they didn’t have a flowerpot to put the key under? 
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@JudyEv (386266)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jul 25
You're probably right. They need a flowerpot, don't they? 
@wolfgirl569 (139067)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Jul 25
That's great they can be that trusting
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@Marilynda1225 (91757)
• United States
1 Jul 25
It really does seem very trustworthy of them to leave the key and code for getting into the bank. Even with nothing to steal it's unusual that vandals haven't done damage. It's definitely a breath of fresh air to see that it hasn't been vandalized.
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@JudyEv (386266)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jul 25
You could be right. When I left the hall two huge dogs came charging over with their owner ineffectually calling them. I stook stock still but they were friendly enough. He said he thought we'd finished at the hall or he wouldn't have let them out.
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@JudyEv (386266)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jul 25
No point I'd say. It was probably kept locked and maybe tourists had to ring a number if they wanted to look through. This became a nuisance perhaps so they came up with this idea. If we go again and we find a local, we'll ask them.
It was probably kept locked and maybe tourists had to ring a number if they wanted to look through. This became a nuisance perhaps so they came up with this idea. If we go again and we find a local, we'll ask them. 1 person likes this
