'Wattle Day for Children' fundraising badge - small size

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A.W. Patrick

c. 1925

Overview

Circular fundraising badge or button sold to support the 'Wattle Day for Children' appeal. It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
It features a central depiction of two different types of wattle with yellow and brown flowers on a bright blue background. There is a broad border around the outside on which the words 'Wattle Day' are written in brown letters around the top and 'for Children' around the bottom.
The badge is discoloured and soiled. The maker's details are printed on the rim of the badge.
The reverse has a dark rusty metal back with a void into which a bent metal pin is secured for attachment.

Historical information

The annual Wattle Day appeal for children charities has a long history. It was held for some years before World War One, and during 1914-18 was conducted by the Commonwealth Button Fund, which operated all patriotic and charitable appeals.
When the Commonwealth Button Fund was wound up in 1920, the Children's Welfare Association of Victoria took over the Wattle Day appeal. Large sums were raised, with the money distributed to the charitable associations taking part, according to the amounts which they collected.
At this time, the Children's Hospital was the largest institution operated by public support, and there were free kindergartens, creches, foundling homes, infant welfare centres, and convalescent homes.
This badge is undated but came with many other Wattle Day badges from the mid 1920s to the mid 1930s.

Details

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cwa-org-119-RoW00745

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