Summary
'We Want Gough' badge, alternatively known as a button, made by Patrick Brothers, 1975. The slogan 'We Want Gough!', was chanted upon Whitlam's dismissal as Prime Minister in 1975.
Physical Description
This is a metal button with black lettering reading 'We Want Gough!' on a yellow background, beneath a headshot photograph of Gough Whitlam.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Brian Boyd - Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC), 09 May 1991
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Manufacturer
Patrick Bros., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1975
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Person Depicted
Edward G. Whitlam AC QC, Canberra, Greater Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 1975
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Printed obverse: We/ Want/ Gough! Inscribed, reverse: PATRICK BROS./MELBOURNE. Incised on pin: MADE IN GT. BRITAIN.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Diameter
90 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measured 2.10.08
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Maximum dimensions
90 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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