Summary
Alternative Name: Button
Badge worn by donor during anti-Vietnam war, anti-American and anti-conscription rallies, in Melbourne between 1967 and 1973. The reference to consulate is to both the U.S. Consulate, where many anti-war rallies were held, and to a cigarette advertisement of the time,
Donor was a student at Monash University between 1968 and 1973, and was involved in student politics, including membership of the militant Students for a Democratic Society.
Physical Description
Round off-white badge with green text.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Ken Norling, 16 Jul 1991
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Place & Date Made
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1967-1973
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Inscriptions
Printed green ink: Light up a / CONSULATE
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
3.8 cm (Length), 0.8 cm (Height)
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References
Gerster, Robin and Bissett, Jan, Seizures of Youth. 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, Political Protests, Political Demonstrations, Advertisements, Smoking, Badges
