Summary
Badge made in Sydney by Perfection Badges. for the Union of Postal Clerks & Telegraphists to give to members when they joined the Union. Retained at Union's office, then donated to the Museum by Bill Hale, Secretary of U.P.T.
The U.P.T. originated as the Australian Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Officers Association in 1900. It amalgamated with the Australian Postal and Telecomminications Union in August 1990.
Physical Description
Round plated alloy badge with horizontal pin & catch. Silver logo at top and text on navy blue enamel background.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Information & Communication, Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Bill Hale, 18 Aug 1990
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Issued By
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Manufacturer
Perfection Badges, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1967-1990
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Inscriptions
Inscribed on front: U.P.T./AUSTRALIA. Inscribed on reverse: PERFECTION BADGES, SYDNEY, PH. 770775.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
2 cm (Height)
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References
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 663, 250 Pages
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Keywords
Societies, Telecommunications, Trade Unions, Working Life, Postal Services & Communications, Postal Workers, Telegraphy, Telegraphists, Badges
