Summary
Lapel badge produced to publicise the World Weightlifting Championships held at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 12-21 November 1993.
Physical Description
Round enamelled badge with logo of the Southern Cross and white outline of a figure lifting a weight. Green and gold background.
Significance
This object adds to our understanding of the many and varied domestic and international events, sporting, commercial and social, staged in the REB since 1880. It also provides evidence of the range of promotional, souvenir and organisational material produced for this event.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Leisure, Public Life & Institutions, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), 09 Dec 2002
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 Nov 1993 - 21 Nov 1993
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Inscriptions
Text: MELBOURNE 93.
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Overall Dimensions
1.8 cm (Width)
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