Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Badge relating to disputed oil reserves in theTimor Gap between East Timor and Australia. Badge possibly issued by International Socialist Organisation, Australia.
Physical Description
Metal badge with red and black text on white background. Graphic of spilled oil, 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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Place Named
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Text: EAST / TIMOR / no more / blood for / oil
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
350 mm (Length), 350 mm (Circumference)
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Keywords
Political Protests, Oil & Gas Industry, International Relations, Badges
