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Australia has a long history of socialist thought including the publication of newspapers and magazines produced by the Left. Those interested in this subject are advised to refer to Warren Fahey's two books on the subject: 'The Balls of Bob Menzies' and its later revised edition 'Ratbags & Rabblerousers' |
Harry SteinHarry was a friend of mine in his later years. We had Christmas lunch together for five years and I often saw him at jazz functions. He was a keen labour history student and long time friend of the Maritime Unions. Harry also played jazz for many years and loved a good story!Sir Frank Packer when he owned the Sydney Daily Telegraph was always on the wharfies backs “they were lazy, drunks and no-hopers.” Stan Moran, the union leader, led a mob of wharfies into the Telegraph building to protest and on the way out he saw a son of an old friend who worked for Packer. When he saw Stan he begged him not to say anything to his family – they think I play piano in a brothel. Two wharfie nicked off early from the job – the boss came down to ask 'who's missing?” The boss and his deputy were not the brightest men. Two steel workers were celebrating one of their birthdays.
NICKNAMES OF SYDNEY WHARFIESThe undertaker – always sizing people up Captain Sardine – he came from Norway Alligator – always bites you for a loan Barrister – spends most of his time at the bar Singlets – was never off the worker's backs Judge – always sitting on a case Surgeon – a boss how was always out to knife some one Doug the Dog – used to call everyone Pal Preserved peaches – always in the can Always keen to enlist folklore collectors I asked Harry to write down a few car stickers. CAR STICKERS
8 hour day campaign chant.Eight hours to work eight hours to play Eight hours to sleep – eight bob a day | |
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