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    The Diggers' Banner

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The Diggers' Banner
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This is an interpretation by the Castlemaine artist, Rhyll Plant, of the Diggers' Banner which flew at a monster meeting in Bendigo on 13 August 1853. It was designed by William Dexter, and featured the mining implements of a pick, shovel and cradle, along with the scales of justice. It also featured a bundle of sticks, a Roman symbol for unity and Australian native animals.

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The Red Ribbon Rebellion!, http://www.central-deborah.com/redribbon/index.html. Details

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