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The ‘Eight Hours’ Demonstration 1900 to 1914

28/09/2014 By Moya Sharp 1 Comment

Tailors Union Float in 1904

Kalgoorlie Western Argus 24 May 1904, page 23 The image above is of the annual ‘Eight-Hour’ Demonstration. Labour’s annual holiday from 1900 to 1914.  These processions were very popular both with the various trades who constructed floats to showcase examples of their trades and the local public who came to watch. Thousands of people, both […]

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