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The Great Strike of 1917Author: City of Sydney
This podcast marks 100 years since the Great Strike of 1917 took place in Sydney. Thousands of workers downed tools and one seventh of the citys population protested in the streets. Hear why the strike erupted, how it divided communities and shaped political consciousness for decades to come. Join Laila Ellmoos, City of Sydney Historian, as she describes this dispute through oral histories. Discover local characters, hear personal tales and reflect on why this watershed movement has faded from the collective memory. Language: en Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Great Strike Of 1917
Episode 1
Tuesday, 25 July, 2017
The Great Strike of 1917, an original podcast by the City of Sydney, tells the story of one of Australia's largest industrial conflicts through the voices of the people who lived it.
