The British origins and the transformation of work culture in Australian industry

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The British origins and the transformation of work culture in Australian industry

The paper discusses the historical notion that the structure of skilled industrial trades in Australia is an example of 'British' diaspora, and then examines the impact and significance of local differences, especially as demonstrated in one site the Government Railway Workshops at Midla...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Oliver, Bobbie
Format:	Book Chapter
Published:	RMIT Publishing 2004
Online Access:	http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=873779647119669;res=E-LIBRARY http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23866

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