Historical information

This is an election leaflet for Michael Barling who was a candidate in the Federal House of Representatives seat of Wannon in 2013. This electorate is in the south west of Victoria and is the second largest in the State. It includes Portland, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Ararat and Halls Gap. Michael Barling, a teacher, was an unsuccessful candidate, winning 39.9% of the primary vote. Dan Tehan won the seat and is the present Wannon representative.

Significance

This leaflet is of minor interest as an example of the advertising leaflets produced by a candidate for a Federal Government electorate.

Physical description

This is an A4 page paper leaflet folded in three and printed on both sides with printed material, colour photographs and the Labor Party logo.

Inscriptions & markings

Front part: ‘Michael Barling, Labor For Wannon, Australian Labor’.