Summary
Badge issued by the Carters & Drivers Industrial Union of Australia, in commemoration of industrial trouble, 1917. Badge was issued in support of the New South Wales General Strike.
Made by Bridgland & King, Melbourne, circa 1917
Andrew collected these badges over a fifteen year period during which he under took much research in the field of Trade Union material culture and had extensive contact with the Trade Union movement Australia wide.
Physical Description
Oval button of gold metal and enamel with a crown set at the top with loop for suspension. Raised metal border, blue band of enamel with lettering. At the centre white enamel with horizontal lettering. On the reverse there is a lapel lug, numbers are stamped and also the manufacturer's name.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades, Transport
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 29 Oct 1991
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Manufacturer
Bridgland & King, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1917 or later
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Inscriptions
Front: THE CARTERS & DRIVERS/IN/COMMEMORATION/OF/INDUST.TROUBLE/19 17/INDUST.UNION OF AUST. Reverse: 74/M.S.B BRIDGLAND & KING/358 PO PLACE W.
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
2.7 cm (Length), 2.2 cm (Width), 0.7 cm (Height)
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References
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 207, 94 Pages
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Keywords
Industrial Disputes, Trade Unions, Working Life, Strike Actions, Drivers, Badges
