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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

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Battle of The Rocks

Hands off China campaign 1938

Save Callan Park campaign

Six O'Clock Closing

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Battle of The Rocks

Protest campaign conducted by The Rocks Residents Action Group against the redevelopment of the Rocks area between 1971 and 1974.

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Green Bans

Work bans placed on specific sites for environmental or conservation reasons, part of a campaign carried on from the 1970s by the New South Wales Builders Labourers Federation in support of residents' groups.

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Hands off China campaign 1938

Anti-Japanese action by NSW Trades & Labour Council following Japan's invasion of Nanking in 1937.

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Save Callan Park campaign

Campaign to preserve historic Callan Park from development following the removal of mental health services to other locations.

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Six O'Clock Closing

Legislated closure of hotels and public houses introduced as part of the war austerity measure and to improve public morality. It often resulted in an hour long speed drinking session as men raced to have a drink between the end of work and hotel closing, called the six o'clock swill.

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