Summary
Alternative name: button
Anti-nuclear campaigns were being set up world-wide from the late 1950s onwards, with the movement really peaking in the 1970s. Amongst these general campaigns, there were some that specifically targeted uranium mining. Such organisations flourished in Australia, as it was and is still one of the world's largest exporters of uranium. Movement Against Uranium Mining (MAUM), for example, was involved in campaigns against nuclear weapons and French nuclear testing in the Pacific, as well as commemorations of Hiroshima Day. However, as the name suggests, their main aim was to lobby against uranium mining. Because of the popularity of the Vietnam Moratorium marches, a National Uranium Moratorium campaign was started in 1976 and by 1977 the Melbourne rally had 15.000 participants. This badge was probably used at a similar demonstration.
Physical Description
This is a large badge with a yellow background and a red radioactive symbol with a black skull in its centre. There is black printed text above and bellow the symbol. There is a pin on the back.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles, Politics & Society
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Nic Maclellan, 23 Feb 1987
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Manufacturer
Patrick Bros., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1960s-2000
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Collector
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Inscriptions
Printed text obverse: STOP URANIUM MINING
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Type of item
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Dimensions
44 mm (Outside Diameter)
Re-measured 2.10.08
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Maximum dimensions
44 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Anti-Nuclear Protests, Economic Geology, Nuclear Disarmament, Peace Issues, Protest Movements, Uranium Mining, Activism, Political Protests, Uranium Mines, Peace Movements