Historical information
The Ballarat Homecoming celebrations in 1935 were claimed in the local newspaper, The Courier to be 'the greatest pageant organised in any of Victoria's provincial centres'. The celebrations included street stalls, illuminations and carnival rides.
Significance
A rare survivor of an ephemeral souvenir item from the Back to Ballarat March 9-10th, 1935.
Physical description
Symbols of the City of Ballaarat, a miner, and an agricultural worker set against the rising sun.
Inscriptions & markings
Stokes Melb stamped to back of badge.
