Photograph of the Operative Stonemasons' Society Eight Hour Day float

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Photograph of the Operative Stonemasons' Society Eight Hour Day float

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The stonemasons are noted as being the first organised group of workers anywhere in the world to achieve the 8-hour working day with no loss in pay.

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Operative Stonemasons' Society of Australia - Photographs

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Photograph of the Operative Stonemasons' Society Eight Hour Day float

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