Summary
Unused Australian Natives Association Ex-Branch President's Certificate printed circa 1927-1940. The Australian Natives' Association was established in 1871 as a non-partisan and non-sectarian friendly society for Australian-born, white men seeking to shape Australia's nationhood and identity. The ANA was a strong advocate for Federation and became an advocate for White Australia. It was a staunch supporter of trade protection and immigration restriction, and Prime Minister Alfred Deakin was a member.
Physical Description
Colour printed A3 sized certificate. Certificates produced to recognise former presidents. Detail on certificates include Australian coat of arms, a male in working clothes and an image of an aboriginal watching the arrival of white settlers.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Australian Natives' Association (ANA), 1988
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User
Australian Natives' Association (ANA), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1927-1940
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Inscriptions
Printed text: AUSTRALIAN NATIVES'/ASSOCIATION/CONSTITUTION/OF THE/ AUSTRALIAN/COMMONWEALTH/BRANCH NO./EX-PRESIDENT'S/CERTIFICATE. [Extensive text].
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Overall Dimensions
36 cm (Length), 47 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Community Organisations & Services, Temperance Societies, Certificates, National Identity, Nationalism
