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Victorian Trades Hall Council

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Victorian Trades Hall Council - the voice of working Victorians. Authorised by L Hilakari, 54 Victoria Street Carlton VIC 3053.

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On this day in 1856, stonemasons walked off the job to protest their long working days. They had an ambitious vision: dividing 24 hours into 8 hours work, 8 hours recreation and 8 hours rest. And they would achieve it with no loss of pay.

On this day in 1856, stonemasons walked off the job to protest their long working days. They had an ambitious vision: dividing 24 hours into 8 hours work, 8 hours recreation and 8 hours rest. And they would achieve it with no loss of pay.
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