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Badge - No Room for Racism, 1996
Reg. No: SH 970005
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- Summary:
- Badge with the slogan 'No Room for Racism' made in 1996. This badge was used to publicise the Anti Racism rally held in the Treasury Gardens on the 8th December 1996. This significant event was part of an organised national response to the Pauline Hanson debate. The badge represents the fragility of racial tolerance in this country and assist in the documentation of the 'post Hanson maiden speech to Parliament' political and social climate.
- Description:
- Circular button, metal with plastic covered front and metal pin slotted through the holes in back disc. Orange background with black printed text.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Kathie Muir, 1997
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 0.30 cm (Width), 5.50 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | protest movements, political rallies, anti-nazi protests |
| Themes this item is part of: | Migration Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MIGRATION |
| Secondary Classification: | Community Activity |
| Tertiary Classification: | protest materials |
| Inscriptions: | Text: No/room/for/racism. |
| Date Made: | 1996 |
| Place & Date Used: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1996 |
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