Port Adelaide Sailing Club Badge

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ProvenanceThe Port Adelaide Sailing Club was founded in 1897. In 1925 its members finally achieved their ambition of owning their own club shed and mooring basin in the heart of Port Adelaide. The badge was sold to raise funds - perhaps for the Red CrossSignificanceLinked to the history of the Port Adelaide Sailing Club and reflects the significance of sporting clubs and events in fundraisng, particularly during the two World wars.DescriptionRound badge with simple pin fastener at back. Brown and cream picture of a yacht in full sail on the river. Sail marked with a cross. 'PORT ADELAIDE SAILING CLUB' across top with 'INTERSTATE FUNDS' across bottom.; Badge made by Atkinson.Date of Creation1920sDate of Usage1920sAccession NumberHT 2002.0700

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CollectionFundraising Badges

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Image FilenameHT2002-0700_CI5974.jpgCopyrightPeter BushellLicenseCC-BYCreative Commonshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/PhotographerPeter Bushell

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