Introduction of 8-hour working day

Kalaththuzhi is a compilation of Historic incidents, memorable events, Australian past, Tamil history and heritage and more. In this episode, our producer Kulasegaram Sanchayan focuses on some events that took place in Australia – the introduction of 8-hour working day.

Melbourne eight-hour day march circa 1900, outside Parliament House in Spring Street.

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