From the national maritime strike of 1890 to the violent dockside clashes of 1998, the waterfront has loomed large as a key battle site in Australian industrial relations. After Robert Menzies was swept to power on a wave of anti-communist sentiment in 1949, it emerged as the nation's own Cold War frontline.By 1950, Australia's wharves were plagued by problems, including inefficient management, backward methods and archaic equipment. As on-goi...
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