Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Badge promoting Bob Hawke and the Australian Labor Party (A.L.P.). Produced for the Australian Labor Party for issue to campaign workers during the 1983 Federal elections. Used in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Hawke became Australia's Prime Minister on 11 March 1983.
Made by Badge-A-Minit (B.A.M.), Melbourne.
Part of a collection of buttons assembled by the donor while active in left-wing politics at the University of Melbourne, circa 1979 - 1986.
Physical Description
Circular button of printed tin plate with a thin plastic coating on the front; reverse has thick plastic backing disc with two holes holding metal pin and catch.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Politics & Society, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Bill Watson, 30 Oct 1990
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Issued By
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Manufacturer
Badge-A-Minit (BAM), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1982-1983
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Person Named
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Place Used
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Inscriptions
Front printed black on yellow, GIVE / BOB / THE JOB / VOTE A.L.P. Reverse has B.A.M in relief on backing disc below pin holes
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Classification
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
5.7 cm (Length), 5.7 cm (Width)
5.7cm diameter ; 0.4cm thick approx [reverse surface is concave ]
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Keywords
Election Campaigns, Political Parties, Politicians, Politics, Prime Ministers, Badges
