Flag, Australian Bicentennial
Identifier
http://www.collectionsaustralia.net.au/collections/opensearchdetail/8976
Creator
E.H. Brett & Sons Pty. Ltd.
Object Type
Flag
Dimensions
L: 1800mm W: 900mm
Where Used
Newcastle City Council
Description
A green rectangular shaped flag with a gold Australian Bicentenary logo ensign in the centre. The logo is a stylised representation of a map of Australia. The flag is made of hard wearing cotton material. It has a canvas sleeve, (60 mm wide) attached along the left edge through which there is threaded a durable nylon cord. Attached to both ends of the cord is a metal eyelet which allows the flag to be flown.
Inscription
There are no inscriptions on the flag proper, however there is a badge sown onto the canvas sleeve on which the Bicentenary logo is displayed along with the words, THE AUSTRALIAN BICENTENARY 1788-1988. Written next to this is REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE AUSTRALIAN BICENTENNIAL AUTHORITY USED UNDER LICENCE BY E.H. BRETT AND SONS PTY. LTD. There is also a copyright symbol and the words COPYRIGHT 1981 THE AUSTRALIAN BICENTENNIAL AUTHORITY.
Object Class
Ceremonial/Civic
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From the the collection of the Newcastle Museum