Summary
Alternative name: Button
Badge to celebrate the return to Allan's Flat in March 1953, possibly a centenary. Allan's Flat is a rural district in north-east Victoria, 20 km south of Wodonga, on the Yackandandah Creek. Gold mining began there about 1856. The donor grew up in Allan's Flat, and she visited it again as an older woman.
Physical Description
Round, cream and blue enamelled badge, showing two hands clasped in a handshake.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Hazel Harrop, 20 Jan 1988
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Date Made
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Date Used
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Place & Date Named
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Inscriptions
Around , WELCOME / BACK / TO ALLAN'S FLAT. In centre, MAR. 1953. A.W. Patrick Fitzroy Victoria.
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Community activity, Promotional materials
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
2.5 cm (Length)
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Keywords
Civic Mementoes, Souvenirs, Centenaries, Rural Life, Rural Victoria, Celebrations, Badges
