Events In History
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14 April 1932Unemployed riots rock Queen St
Hundreds of unemployed people rioted in Auckland's Queen St for more than two hours. Trouble began after several hundred public servants marched to the Town Hall to protest against proposed wage cuts. Read more...
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9 April 1932Unemployed disturbances in Dunedin
During the 'angry autumn' of 1932, in the depths of the Great Depression, unemployed workers in Dunedin reacted angrily when the Hospital Board refused to assist them. Read more...