Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Campaign badge for Federal ALP leader, Gough Whitlam, during the 1969 Federal election in which he was defeated.The donor, Gordon McQuilten was a non-religious conscientious objector. As opposition leader before his election as Prime Minister in 1972, one of Gough Whitlam's major pledges was to institute a moratorium on prosecuting National Service ACT non-compliers.
Physical Description
Round badge, orange with black text, laminated with pin across back. Thin gold coloured plating on back has been scratched by the pin.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Gordon McQuiltern, 09 Jul 1991
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Place & Date Made
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969-1972
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Person Named
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Inscriptions
Front, printed black ink: WE/WANT/GOUGH.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
3.8 cm (Length), 0.6 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Anti-Conscription Campaigns, Conscription, Vietnam Moratorium, Vietnam War, 1959-1975, Wars & Conflicts, Election Campaigns, Politicians, Badges
