Poster celebrating the 29th anniversary of the eight-hour system. Main text reads, 'the eight-hour demonstration committee will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the eight-hour system, in New South Wales, on Monday, 6th October, 1884. Grand procession of the various societies. Parramatta Park, the best and most extensive pleasure grounds in the colony, where a great reunion and gala day will be held. The honourable the attorney general has granted permission to hold an art union distribution of prizes. An abundance of hot and cold water supplied. Fares: two shillings return. William Ferrier, Secretary.
Poster for event celebrating the 29th anniversary of the eight-hour system on Monday 6 October1884. State Library of NSW PXA 394, no.22. Read a text version of the eight-hour system poster (.PDF 370KB).