Historical information
The Warrnambool Patriotic fund was established by the Council under the Mayor at the time, A Fritz Landmann, in 1914 to aid the efforts of the first World War. Most towns across Australia had similar fund raising ventures. People and groups were encouraged to subscribe money as well as donations of food and clothing to be sent to soldiers and overseas groups. The Mayoress and the State Schools also had funds at the time along similar lines.
Significance
A small item which would have been common at the time which links Warrnambool to the major event of the time.
Physical description
Small cream coloured round badge with navy blue writing around the rim and red text in the middle.
