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B.H.P. is attempting to ship pig-iron for munitions to Japan for their war against China, but is challenged by waterside workers and shipping crews who refuse to load the ships in protest.
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The play was banned by the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Reid. Despite this, it was performed in the Domain, and subsequently five members of the New Theatre League were charged and fined £5 for taking part contrary to a by-law.
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1938: The Domain, Sydney; 18 December
- Producer: New Theatre League, Victor Arnold
- Anticipated that police action would be taken
- Part of a new style of propaganda, open air play performances. Also performed in a park in Wollongong on 16 December
Source: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231127775
1938 - 1939: Port Kembla, Austinmer, Thirroul beaches; December – January
- Producer: Port Kembla wharfies’ drama group
- Performed by a group entirely made up of men with no acting experience
Source: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209431426
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- Port Kembla, Port Kembla area, Wollongong area, Illawarra, South Coast, New South Wales,
- ca. 1937-1945
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