Summary
Alternative Name(s): Ticket
Player's pass issued during the Toowoomba Labour Day celebrations in 1955.
Part of a collection relating to Australian trade unions and the Eight Hour Day. 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.
Physical Description
Yellow cardboard pass/ticket with text printed in black ink on front of card. Reverse has a number stamped in the centre in black ink.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 29 Oct 1991
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Place & Date of Event
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Issued By
Toowoomba Labour Day Celebrations Committee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 1955
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Inscriptions
Printed black ink: 'TOOWOOMBA LABOUR DAY/CELEBRATIONS/PLAYER'S PASS/ Athletic Oval, Toowommba/Monday, 2nd May, 1955/K. CRONIN, Hon. Sec'. Reverse, stamped black ink: 24.
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Overall Dimensions
9.5 cm (Length), 6.2 cm (Height)
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Keywords
8 Hours Day Celebrations, Labour Day, Societies, Trade Unions, 8 Hours Day Movement, Making History - Eight Hour Day