Summary
Negative of a crowd watching a band approaching during a Labour Day procession in Ballarat in 1925.
Part of a collection relating to Australian trade unions and the Eight Hour Day movement. 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
Crowds awaiting the Labour Day procession. There is a band approaching in the distance.
Physical Description
Black and white negative.
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Public Life & Institutions, Transport
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Acquisition Information
Copied from R. H. Holmes, 15 Mar 1985
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Negative, 35 mm, Black & White
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Keywords
8 Hours Day Celebrations, Celebrations, Ceremonies, Labour Day, Motor Cars, Parades, Trade Unions, Workers, Making History - Eight Hour Day
