Summary
Black and white photograph of Bricklayers sports committee delegates circa 1920s. This is a reproduction of a photograph held by the Victorian State Building Trades' Union, Bricklayers' Division.
Action taken by stonemasons on 21 April 1856 led to the establishment of the Eight Hour Day, with the government agreeing that workers employed on public works should enjoy an eight hour day with no loss of pay. It was a world first and became emblematic of the rights of labour. In recognition of the significance of this achievement, April 21 was made a public holiday in 1879 and commemorative marches were held each year from 1879 until 1951. The Eight Hour Day holiday was renamed Labour Day in 1934. In 1955 the Labour Day march and celebrations were replaced by Moomba celebrations.
Description of Content
A group of men with one girl and several young children. One man is seated on the ground in front of a row of men and children sitting down. The remaining men are standing behind them.
Physical Description
Black and white glossy photograph.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Victorian State Building Trades Union, 22 Oct 1990
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Manufacturer
Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1990
1990 is the date the photograph was copied by Museum of Victoria. The date the original photograph was taken was 1920s. -
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten note on sticker on the back of the photograph: "Copied from original held by / Victorian State Building Trades' / Union, Bricklayers' Division; / Bricklayers sports committee / delegates / c. 1920s".
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
18 cm (Length), 12.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
8 Hours Day Movement, Building Industry, Societies, Sport, Trade Unions, Working Life, Men's Clothing, 8 Hours Day Celebrations, Children's Clothing, Making History - Eight Hour Day
