Historical information
This was donated to the Glen Eira City Council Collection by Ron Fisher. The pin belonged to Ron’s father Syd and has been in the family until its donation. Syd was a WW2 veteran who joined up in Caulfield.
The Mayor of Caulfield's Patriotic Fund was established in 1939 in conjunction with the Caulfield Returned Soldier's Club. Members raised funds by hosting dances in private homes and events at the Caulfield Town Hall. By 1944, more than £86,000 had been collected for the Fund.
Physical description
Small oval brass and enamel commemorative pin. Centre oval has blue enamel Australian flag, surrounded by the inscription "MAYOR OF CAULFIELD'S PATRIOTIC FUND". Red enamel scroll motif at rear. C-clasp fastening on reverse.
Inscriptions & markings
"STOKES MELB"
References
- 'Caulfield Patriotic Fund,' The Age, 31 October 1939, page 11 - via Trove Article refers to the meeting to establish the Mayor's Patriotic Fund, and of Wing Commander A. H. Cobby's plan to fly over the City of Caulfield to distribute leaflets outlining the proposals.
- 'Caulfield Patriotic Fund now £86,000,' The Argus, 16 September 1944, page 12 Article reports on the funds raised by the Caulfield Patriotic Fund from its inception in 1939 until 1944, and details donations made to the Red Cross.
