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Stawell Amalgamated Miners Association Banner, Stawell Town Hall, 63-65 Main Street, STAWELL
Location63-65 Main Street STAWELL, NORTHERN GRAMPIANS SHIRE LevelRecommended for VHR |
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Statement of Significance
The Stawell Amalgamated Miners' Association Banner is a rare document of early miners organisations. The first banner was carried in the anniversary parade of 1873 and was replaced in 1874 by properly made and decorated banner. The present banner would appear to be a replica of the 1874 banner made in 1904 after the earlier banner became tattered and torn. It was restored in 1990 and is displayed in the Stawell Town Hall.
The Stawell Amalgamated Miners' Association Banner is aesthetically significant at a STATE level. It demonstrates important visual qualities that include the banner construction and illustrations.
The Stawell Amalgamated Miners' Association Banner is historically significant at a STATE level. It is associated with the miners of Stawell and the Mining Associations of the district.
The Stawell Amalgamated Miners' Association Banner is socially significant at a LOCAL level. It is recognised and highly valued by the Stawell and District community for commemorative reasons.
Overall, the Stawell Amalgamated Miners' Association Banner is of STATE significance.
Group
Public Art
Category
Banner