Summary
Refreshment ticket possibly printed during Eight Hour Day celebrations.
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
Blue rectangular cardboard ticket with black ink printed text on one side only.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Sustainable Futures, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 29 Oct 1991
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Date Made
pre 1934
Year based on name change from Eight Hour Day to Labour Day in 1934. -
Inscriptions
Printed, black ink: '8.8.8./Refreshment./6d.'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
7.8 cm (Length), 4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
8 Hours Day Movement, Societies, Trade Unions, Working Life, Workers Rights, 8 Hours Day Celebrations, Making History - Eight Hour Day