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This week in history


27 July 2005

July 28

1941: Several unions hold 24-hour strike protesting the banning of the Communist Party of Australia.

July 30

1936: General strike in Bangladesh protests the killing of demonstrators.

1921: The Communist Party of South Africa is formed.

July 31

1902: Mt Kembla mine explosion kills 96 workers.

August 1

1834: Slavery is abolished in the British Empire.

August 2

1917: A general strike begins in NSW, including tramways and rail workers, miners, wharfies and seafarers.

From Green Left Weekly, July 27, 2005.
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From: Archives, Green Left Weekly issue #635 27 July 2005.
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