Summary
Alternative Name: Button
Badge supporting the election of John Cain in Victoria in 1982. John Cain (Junior) became the 41st Premier of Victoria between 1982 and 1990 , leading an Australian Labor party government. Made by Patrick Bros., Melbourne. Part of collection of badges collected by Jim Cooper, a veteran member of the Building Workers' Industrial Union (NSW Branch) and Union and political activist before his death in 1984. His daughter passed the badges on to Alf Zeeno, ex-secretary of the BWIU, with a request that they be donated to the museum.
Physical Description
Circular badge with a white border. Green background with yellow text. Metal backing with lockable pin.
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Alfred Zeeno, 14 Aug 1990
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Person Named
Honourable John Cain Jnr - Victorian Legislative Assembly, Victoria, Australia, 1982
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Text: 'V" /John Cain. For Victorians. Stamped on reverse: PATRICK BROS. / MELB.
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Keywords
Politicians, Political Parties, Election Campaigns, Badges, Victorian State Premiers
