Historical information

The boomerang commemorates the successful 1967 election campaign of Russell Stokes, MLA for Evelyn 1958-1973. It was manufactured by his family's firm, Stokes Australasia Limited. Russell Stokes' home was 'Lubra Bend', Yarra Glen.

Significance

The boomerang is both a souvenir of an election campaign by a long-serving member of the Parliament of Victoria and an example of metal and enamel work by a Ringwood company that is now over 150 years old.
See also item 2003.

Physical description

Stainless steel miniature boomerang with round enamel badge, light blue with dark blue border and gold lettering on bend.
In plastic display sleeve, blue back, clear front.

Inscriptions & markings

Sleeve has 'Stokes' in white lettering.