Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
The Melbourne University Assembly was an advisory body elected to address the issues within the University of Melbourne and beyond. It existed form 1974 to 1989. The badge was probably issued 1983-4 when withdrawal of funding was threatened. Made by Patrick Bros., Melbourne. Part of collection of buttons assembled by donor while active in left-wing politics at University of Melbourne 1979 - 86.
Physical Description
Circular button, red with black text printed horizontally across badge. Pin attached to back.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Bill Watson, 30 Oct 1990
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Manufacturer
Patrick Bros., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, by 1983
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Place & Date Used
University of Melbourne (The), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1984 or later
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Inscriptions
Printed front: Save/your/Assembly. Back: PATRICK BROS/MELBOURNE.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
4.5 cm (Length), 0.4 cm (Width)
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References
[Link 1]!-archives-from-the-university-of-melbourne/the_university_assembly
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Keywords
University of Melbourne, Student Politics, Student Organisations, Political Protests, Badges
