Summary
Alternative Name: Button
Protest badge against the Kennett Government. Jeff Kennett AC was the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, heading a Liberal government. Badge issued by International Socialist Organisation (ISO).
Physical Description
Round metal badge in yellow with red printing. Shows Premier Jeff Kennett's face with the body of a turkey, and a clenched fist. Pin on back.
Significance
These protest badges were purchased by the donor in various opportunity shops; a detailed provenance about the campaigns in which they were used in therefore not available. They date from the mid-1990s, and all were probably used in demonstrations in Melbourne. Some relate to the State Government of Jeff Kennett (1992 -1997); others for campaigns for oil rights for East Timor, and independence from the Indonesian Government; others relate to student demonstrations.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Crispin Howarth, 06 Aug 2004
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Issued By
International Socialist Organisation (I.S.O.), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1992-1999
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Person Depicted
Mr Jeffrey (Jeff) G. Kennett AC, Victoria, Australia, 1992-1999
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Inscriptions
Text: STUFF THIS TURKEY / DEFEND OUR UNIONS. On fist : ISO
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
450 mm (Length), 450 mm (Circumference)
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Keywords
Politicians, Socialism, Political Protests, Trade Unions, Victorian State Premiers, Activism, Badges
