Trove Tuesday - May Day

May Day, May 1st,  can refer to two celebrations the first day of a northern spring or, in some countries May Day is a day that recognises workers' rights. In some Australian States this is recognised with a public holiday on the first Monday in May. 

Today, we are taking a look at May Day events in the Lake Macquarie area, perhaps your ancestors took part in these events.

1924 'MAY DAY.', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 28 March, p. 1. , viewed 04 May 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163219836

1929 'May Day', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 8 March, p. 6. , viewed 04 May 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164027870

"LAKE MACQUARIE MAY DAY COMMITTEE." Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954) 23 April 1930: 8. Web. 4 May 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133407411>

1931 'MAY DAY CELEBRATION', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 22 April, p. 4. , viewed 04 May 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164321236

1932 'MAY DAY AT BOOLAROO', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 11 April, p. 5. , viewed 04 May 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article165364695

1946 'May Day Proceeds For Lake Memorial', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 28 January, p. 2. , viewed 04 May 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140602309

1950 'Suburban and District Lakeside A.L.P. Protest on Beer Shortage', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 2 May, p. 5. , viewed 04 May 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135294245