Summary
An invitation to a Labour Day Dinner in 1953.
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
The invitation is written on a squarish piece of white cardboard which has rounded edges. There are a number of inscriptions relating to the invitation in blue printed text.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 29 Oct 1991
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Place & Date of Event
Little Russell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 4 May 1953
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Organiser of Event
Toowoomba Trades & Labour Council, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 1953
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Inscriptions
Inscribed, blue ink: 'Toowoomba Trades and Labour Council/Labour Day Dinner/in the Trades Hall, Little Russell Street/on Monday, 4th May, 1953, 6-30 p.m./Subscription 5/= F.J. MULLINS,/Secretary'
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Overall Dimensions
11.25 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
8 Hours Day Celebrations, Labour Day, Societies, Trade Unions, Working Life, 8 Hours Day Movement, Making History - Eight Hour Day