Wooden truncheon, used by volunteer constables during 1926 Police strike. Issued to Leslie J Robertson of Sackville St Kew to assist in protecting the stores in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.The 1926 Police strike was an important event in Victoria's history. As an artefact, issued to volunteers, the truncheon is a remnant of that event.Solid wood varnished police truncheon with cord loop threaded through a hole below where held. These truncheons were issued to volunteer constables during 1926 Police Strike.1926 police strike, volunteer constables, truncheons, batons, police equipment

Law enforcement officers often carry truncheons as a tool for crowd control or self defence. This truncheon is on loan from Robert Simpson and is used in displays at the Beechworth Court House to interpret law enforcement.Small truncheon made of wood. It has a turned handle. It has a leather strap for attaching to the belt of a police officer. The leather strap is attached to the handle of the truncheon by a brass eyelet.truncheon, baton, law enforcement, beechworth historical court house, beechworth, police, robert simpson

Law enforcement officers often carry truncheons as a tool for crowd control or self defence. This truncheon is on loan from Robert Simpson and is used in displays at the Beechworth Court House to interpret law enforcement.Truncheon made of wood. It has a turned handle. It has a leather strap for attaching to the belt of a police officer. The leather strap is attached to the handle of the truncheon by a part of the leather strap looped around the handle.The leather strap has 2 metal screws joining together the part of the strap which forms the loop.nonetruncheon, baton, beechworth, beechworth historical court house, robert simpson, law enforcement, police

Kew Festivals were held locally from 1974, initially every two years and later annually. For a number of years, Festival parades were held. Kew Historical Society members traditionally participated in historic costume.Group of nine Kew Historical Society members and friends, dressed in period costume in readiness for participation in a Kew Festival parade. Participants include L-R: Scott Littlechild (bike rider), Ken Silcock (swagman); ...; Kim Sullivan (top hat); Les Littlechild (policeman with truncheon); Graeme McCubrie (judge); ...; ...; Graeme Lindsey (policeman).kew festival -- parades, kew historical society - kew festivals

This truncheon was issued to Christopher Taylor who helped enforce law and order during the police strike of 1922 - 1923. Christopher Taylor was the father of the donor, Lorna Broad.Length of round wood tapered at one end with cord threaded through hole to form a loop to hang from arm.essential services, police

This police baton or truncheon is typical of the ones used by police in Australia perhaps late in the 19th century or early in the 20th century. No information has yet been found as to the identity of the owner or the significance of the letters, ‘A P 1304’. There are several possibilities as the collection of the old Warrnambool Museum which operated from the 1870s to the 1960s included several police batons. The owner of this baton is not known but is retained pending further research.This is a wooden police baton. The rounded body is tapered towards the top and it has an incised ridge near the top and a knob on the top to form a handle. The ridge at the top may be for holding a string or rope to carry the baton on the wrist. The wood has been varnished but it is now much worn and discoloured. The letters have been etched into the surface.‘A P 1304’ history of warrnambool, police in warrnambool, police baton, police baton ap 1304