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Labour Day Special
Hi Everyone!
Yes, another Thursday. For most of us, we are counting down until Labour Day graces us with a welcome Monday sleep-in.
While everyone who has booked on StandbyRates for the long weekend is heading off for a well deserved rest, I decided to research the history of Labour Day and why it is we celebrate it.
Going far back into the 19th Century, Labour Day is a celebration of what is known as the Australian Labour Movement. Ever wondered where all our worker’s rights and unions originated from?
Starting from the first settlements where prisoners and foreign labourers were under slavery conditions, the movement started to take form when the abolition of slavery in Great Britain echoed onto the Australia soil.
All throughout the 19th Century different movements were formed to lower working hours and increase wages. Some of these unions included the craft union and the Stonemasons Society.
1890 marked the era of The Great Strikes. The craft union become organised and help four historic strikes; 1890 Maritime strike, 1891 Shearers strike, 1982 Broken Hill Miners and the 1884 Shearers strike. These strikes were unsuccessful as the consequence resulted in police violence against the protesters. Finally the idea came to mind that if parliament was not going to listen, then they were going to take matters in parliament. Hence through manhood suffrage, they created the Australian Labour Party.
Since then the Labour Party has established itself as one of the major political parties of Australia and a day of when workers stood up for their beliefs was held and thus Labour Day is celebrated in the first week of October.
Let us all celebrate this event by taking a whole day off at work to remind ourselves that we don’t have to work the exhaustive hours that our ancestors had once done!
In the spirit of the long-weekend I have released another promotional code for any new users who would like to sign-up to our FREE membership at http://www.standbyrates.com.au/.
The code is: strikers
The code is only valid until Labour Day so pop along and join up for an instant 5% discount off the listed prices on our site.
Happy Labour Day and remember to live a little, save a lot!
Going into Standby…
Angela Nguyen
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Thursday Travel Tip – Buying Memories
Are you a traveller that loves to invest in every memorable trinket and treasure that you can get your hands on while holidaying in a foreign city, exploring the sites and sounds?
I am.
I travel only to come back with twice as much luggage as I arrived with, and sometimes having a whole suitcase dedicated to my wonderful ‘finds.’ The irony is that the first and last time I actually appreciated the thing that I bought was probably back in the little dinky market store where I first fell in love with it. So I have two dilemmas here.
- How to save money
- What to buy that would actually serve its purpose to bring back the happy memories of a trip
According to Jane E. Fraser’s Sydney Morning Herald article, souvenir shopping can still be more meaningful and purposeful than the little awkward statue of a hula girl with a slight chip off her arm. (Which is why you got it at a bargain price in the first place)
I’d like to take some time out to share with you some of her thoughts…
Firstly- Artworks
Sure, that makes sense. Chances are, buying a piece of artwork isn’t going to be lodged off to the poor and needy anytime soon and being showcased in the house somewhere will definitely open the floodgate of memories each time you pass it. Not a bad idea.
Secondly – Useful Items
It’s so simple but yet, so true. If you can use it, then you’ve definitely got your money’s worth. The memories are an added bonus. How about an African sculpted pot plant or South American mixing bowl? – Genius
Thirdly – Genuine Collectables
Already harbouring a collecting hobby – stamps, spoons, currency or fridge magnets? Just add to the collection! Hunt out the memorabilia that will enhance your current pool of treasures and you will find your souvenirs to be overflowing with value.
Fourthly – Classic Jewellery
Any wearables that you know can be cross-cultured without the need of waiting for a fancy dress party is definitely a keeper. Jewellery that can be easily meshed into a fashionable statement you’ll find not only brings a bit of awe and curiosity from your companions but is a great way to reminisce your life in another world.
Finally – Visual Memories
Drowning in a sea of vacation photos? Instead, how about making a special collage of the photos and framing it into a mountable frame? By doing so you have the unique, captured moments of your adventures but they are ready for display in a creative manner hence saving your friends and family the countless hours of album browsing and picture downloads.
If you’re not camera-keen then even postcard collecting with recorded thoughts on the back will definitely add value to the souvenir.
So there we have it, a quick run-down on how to make potential travel trash into timeless treasures.
Don’t forget to check out our daily rates on www.standbyrates.com.au so you can go out, explore and enjoy. Live a little, save a lot
…Going into Standby
Angela Nguyen
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