Historical information

From Heritage Victoria:
The Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was an international first-wave feminist organisation. The Melbourne branch was formed in 1887 and became the biggest and most influential women's organisation in Victoria.

The WCTU introduced large numbers of Victorian women to political activity. The Union linked temperance and women's suffrage to achieve a variety of social reforms to improve women’s lives.
Possible belonged to Florence Dellar of Henty Street, Portland

Physical description

Banner for the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Navy cotton backing. Pale blue cotton front. Hand painted. White cord on edges. White fringe on bottom.
Person holding flag and cross in centre.
Paint - blue, white, black, gold.
Wooden slat on top - nailed. String hanger with white tassels.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: WCTU. For God, For Home, For Native Land.
Portland League of Hope.
Tremble King of Alcohol, We Shall Grow Up.