Summary
Badge, 'Don't Celebrate '88 Rock Against Racism', alternatively known as a button, was made by Patrick Bros Melbourne circa 1988. The badge was created to raise awareness of indigenous issues and responses to Australia's bicentenary celebrations. Many campaigners considered the white settlement of Australia in 1788 an invasion rather than arrival. The slogan on the badge, 'Don't Celebrate', was a play on the official bicentennial slogan, 'Celebration of A Nation'.
Physical Description
Circular, plastic coated metal badge with black rim, red inner circle and yellow, blue, black and red design. There is an illustration of Uluru in the centre of the badge and the words are placed both above and below this central image.The metal pin/ fastener on the back and there are remnants of writing under the rust.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Jon Sumby, 17 Jul 2003
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Manufacturer
Patrick Bros., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1988
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Inscriptions
'DON'T CELEBRATE'88 ROCK AGAINST RACISM' 'PAT" (ON BACK)
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Object Measurements
5.5 cm (Length), 5.5 cm (Width), 0.6 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Aboriginal Issues, Australian Bicentenary, 1788-1988, Celebrations, Civic Mementoes, Souvenirs
