Historical information

Ballarat Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees established in 1856.

Significance

Relevant to the history of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council and the Eight Hour movement in Ballarat.

Physical description

Black and white photograph.

Inscriptions & markings

"Eight hours' day procession Ballarat."