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May Day to be celebrated in South Australia

22 April, 2011

On Saturday 30 April, the May Day committee and South Australian Trade Unions, will commemorate the 1886 massacre of American workers in Chicago who were striking for the 8 hour working day, according to a press release sent to the Greek Tribune.

Participants will assemble at 10am in Victoria Square/Tarndanyangga for live music and short speeches.

Later, they will march to the Torrens Parade Ground for more speakers, more music, stalls, refreshment tent, sausage sizzle, face painting and other kids’ entertainment.

May Day Dinner

The May Day official Dinner will be held on Sunday May 1 from 6:30pm at the Cyprus Community Club, 8 Barpowell St, Welland.

"The Master of Ceremonies is well-known ABC commentator Peter Goers and the after dinner speaker is author and social commentator Humphrey McQueen. Workers in Adelaide would know Humphrey for his stirring speeches in support of Ark Tribe. He is committed, entertaining and witty. The Lonely Cosmonauts will be entertaining us again. There'll be raffles and awards. Should be a great night", says the May Day committee press release.

Tickets for this year’s May Day Dinner are selling fast at $40 for waged, $25 for unwaged and $350 for a table of 10. To reserve a place for yourself, your community organisation or union, ring Chloe at the CPSU on 8150 8400.

Pοrt Adelaide Workers Memorial

The traditional ceremony will take place at the Workers Memorial at the corner of Commercial Road and St Vincent Street in Port Adelaide at 10am on Sunday May 1 to be followed by the Mayor's morning tea in the Council rooms. The annual barbeque with beers will be held at the Semaphore Workers Club, 93 Esplanade Semaphore from midday. Entry is free.

Greek Workers "Platon" May Day Dinner

The Greek Worker's Educational Association "PLATON, of SA, will hold its annual May Day Dinner on Friday 13 May, at 6.30pm at the Cyprus Community Club, 8 Barpowell St, Welland. Members entry is free but everyone is asked to contact the secretary, Theo Gregoriades, on 8263 4958 to book their seats.

The Cyprus
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