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Eight Hour Day procession [PRG 280/1/8/432] • Photograph

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Summary

Horse drawn wagon carrying the South Australian Drivers' Association banner in front of the Adelaide High School, Grote Street, Adelaide, prior to taking part in the Eight Hour Day procession. The wagon also carries a sign proclaiming "No peace until we get eight hours'.

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Physical description

Photograph; 15 x 20 cm

Dates / Publication details

11 October 1911

Collection

Part of Searcy Collection

Subject

Eight-Hour Movement -- South Australia -- Adelaide
South Australian Drivers Association
Labor Day -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Draft animals
Horses

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Historical information

The Observer newspaper of 21 October 1911, page 49, reported, "It was remarkable what a warm welcome the representatives of any of the Port Adelaide societies secured. The drivers laid it down that there would be "No peace until we get eight hours", and with little to work on the Port Adelaide Drivers' Association made one of the prettiest sections of the whole display. It brought forth cheers from all along the street, which were richly deserved. The horses' harness was most tastefully decorated, and one general colour scheme added to the effectiveness of the turnout.".

Digitisation information

Date

09/04/2021

Format

image/tiff

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9,979 x 7,378 pixels (73.6 MP)

Size

220.90 MB

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