The ‘Eight Hours’ Demonstration 1900 to 1914

Kalgoorlie Western Argus 24 May 1904, page 23 The image above is of the annual ‘Eight Hour’ Demonstration. Labour’s annual holiday from 1900 to 1914.  These processions were very popular both with the various trades who constructed floats to showcase examples of their trades and the local public who came to watch. Thousands of people […]

Trafalgar Second Rate Football Club – Premiers 1910

For all the football fans out there in celebration of the Football Grand Final Weekend 27th Sept 2014. You may notice some names that are still well known about town today. Studio group portrait of Trafalgar Second Rate Football Club, Premiers 1910. Front Row: W Meyers, S Brown, J Condon (Umpire), H Eddy, J Wallace, […]