Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Badge issued to protest against the Eastern Freeway passing through Collingwood and the inner suburbs of Melbourne. The Freeway was supposed to link the eastern suburbs of Melbourne with the Tullamarine Freeway, but protests from inner Melbourne suburbs residents led to it being terminated at Hoddle Street. Badge issued by the Collingwood Residents Association.
Physical Description
Printed badge, circular, black ink. Front; white background, black text in centre with text following circular curve above and below. Back; metal with fastening pin at the top.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ruth Leveson, 19 Apr 1994
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Issued By
Collingwood Residents Association, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, 1975
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Inscriptions
Printed, black ink; FREEWAYS / STINK [BOLD] / COLLINGWOOD / RESIDENTS ASSOC.
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Overall Dimensions
5.5 cm (Length), 5.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Political Protests, Environmental Activism, Freeways, Societies, Political Organisations, Community Groups, Badges