Historical information

Each year Sunbury people ran a day excursion to one of the seaside attractions in Port Phillip Bay. The badges were issued to participants and became a means of identification. This badge was issued for the 1941 excursion. Cornelius Trask was the owner of the badge. He lived in Brook Street, Sunbury.

Significance

The annual seaside excursion that Sunbury residents enjoyed was an important event in the town's calendar.

Physical description

A red and cream badge with a metal clip on the back which was worn at a special event. The badge has been attached to a Shire of Bulla letterhead page and the letter was written by John Kelly to John Blight, who donated the badge. 2248.1 and .2 relate to the acquisition of the badge.