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Vic: Workers to mark anniversary of eight hour day
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AAP General News (Australia)
04-21-2006
Vic: Workers to mark anniversary of eight hour day
MELBOURNE, April 21 AAP - Workers from a range of industries will march through the
streets of Melbourne to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the eight hour day.
The re-enactment of the Stonemason's march in 1856 will start at 10am (AEST) today
from the University of Melbourne, in suburban Parkville.
The marchers will walk ...
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