Medal for James Galloway grave restoration, 1992

This medal was produced to help raise funds for the preservation and restoration of the historical graves of notable people associated with the Labour Party. It was sold at the time of the unveiling by Gough Whitlam of the restored grave of the Eight-hour day movement leader James Galloway.

Medal for James Galloway grave restoration, obverse.

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Medal for James Galloway grave restoration, reverse.

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Obverse – At the centre is Galloway's restored grave monument. Around it is the legend JAMES GALLOWAY 1828 – 1860 LEADER OF 8HRS DAY COMMITTEE OF 1858 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE.		Reverse – At the centre is the Eight-hour monument, unveiled in 1903. Behind the monument is the 888 symbol as it appears on the monument, representing 8 hours labour, 8 hours recreation and 8 hours rest. Around it is the legend LABOR HISTORICAL GRAVES COMMITTEE UNVEILLED G WHITLAM ACQC MARCH 9TH 1992.

Purchased, 1992