ProvenanceThe Henley Beach Regatta was an annual day of water sports and competition held every January from 1904. In 1919 proceeds from the regatta were dedicated to the refurnishing and re-equipping of the Lady Galway Clubhouse at Henley Beach. Marie Galway ( Lady Galway ) was a British charity and civic worker and advocate for woman's rights. She was married to Henry Galway, former Governor of South Australia. The Lady Galway Convalescent Home ( aka Lady Galway Clubhouse) for returned soldiers was opened in 1916.
The Henley Regatta ( 1919) including a program of sailing races on the ocean, swimming and diving competitions, and concert parties. Buttons like this one were sold on the day to fundraise for the clubhouse. The newspaper, The Register, reported that ' young ladies engaged in selling buttons did a particularly brisk business'.SignificanceThe button/ badge links to the annual regattas at Adelaide's Henley beach held throughout the twentieth century. During, and after, the First World War sporting events were used to fundraise for services for returned soldiers, soldiers' families, and to raise memorials for those who did not return.DescriptionSmall circular badge with full colour drawing. "Henley Regatta" at top of badge in caps, at bottom printed in white "1919". Illustration depicts three men/boys fishing from a boat. What may be a jetty is visible in the background on the left. Badge has metal backing and celluloid cover and is attached to clothing using a bent pin.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementKeywordsbadgesmaritimecarnivalsDate of Creation1919Date of Usage1919Materialmetal
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Unit (Lengths): mm Accession NumberHT 1985.2030On DisplaySouth Australian Maritime Museum
