Summary
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This badge was issued by Moratorium Campaign Organising Committee for first moratorium on 8th May 1970. It was worn by donor Ken Norling during anti-Vietnam war and anti-conscription rallies. He was a student at Monash University between 1968 and 1973, and was involved in student politics, including membership of the militant group `Students for a Democratic Society'.
Physical Description
White badge with orange moratorium symbol in centre surrounded by black circle and white border with black text.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles, Politics & Society
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Ken Norling, 16 Jul 1991
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Issued By
Vietnam Moratorium Campaign, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1971
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User
Mr Ken Norling, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1971
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Inscriptions
Printed around edge in black ink: * no more vietnams * stop conscription now
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
3.4 cm (Length), 0.4 cm (Height)
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References
Grey, Jeffrey and Doyle, Jeff (1991) "Australia and the Vietnam War: A Select Bibliography," Vietnam Generation: Vol. 3 : No. 2 , Article 11. Available at: [Link 1] Edwards, Peter (2014) Australia and the Vietnam War. Sydney, NewSouth Publishing.
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Keywords
Anti-Conscription Campaigns, Conscription, Vietnam Moratorium, Vietnam War, 1959-1975, Wars & Conflicts, Peace, Peace Movement, Draft Resistance
