RE: Eight Hours Day

G'day,

> Very off topic, but a definite question for Beth and Derek.  
> According to my calender, 11 March is Eight Hours Day in 
> Tasmania.  Could you please enlighten this poor Yank as to 
> what exactly is Eight Hours Day?  Thanks.

In true Aussie style we get a day off to celebrate the fact they reduced
the
working day to 8hrs*... also known as labour 
day.

(*Despite the fact few people do that anymore in reality....)

Cheers