Summary
Badge issued by the Construction Mining and Energy Union, Western Australian Branch, 1989
Made by Sheridan, 1989 and designed by by Joe McDonald. The Union was registered in the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 11th May 1987, and was formed by the amalgamation of the Western Australian Branch of the Building Workers Industrial Union of Australia and the Federated Engine Drivers & Fireman's Association of Australasia - Smith, p. 101.
Collected by donor from Construction Mining and Energy Union, Western Australian Branch.
Physical Description
Round brass badge with lapel pin pressed to back. Front, red enamelled centre ciricle containing five white spots symbolising the Southern Cross and gold-coloured relief writing on white enamel around outer circumference.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades, Engineering
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Joe McDonald, 24 Apr 1991
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Issued By
Construction Mining and Energy Union, Western Australia, Australia
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Manufacturer
Sheridan, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 1989
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Place & Date Used
Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 1989-1991
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Place & Date Designed
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Inscriptions
Front: CONSTRUCTION MINING AND ENERGY UNION. Reverse: SHERIDAN/PERTH.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.9 cm (Length), 0.6 cm (Height)
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References
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 224, 100-101 Pages
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Keywords
Trade Unions, Working Life, Building & Construction, Mining, Energy, Engine Drivers, Southern Cross (Constellation), Badges
