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I was a racist . once

10.05.2023 by bagman //

Two Up

I was born into an interesting period in the working class suburb of North Melbourne in the 50s and 60s. My grandfather ran the local two up school frequented by the local … [Read more...]

Categories // My Fortunate Life Tags // early days, racism, unions

Behind the Iron Curtain

12.01.2022 by thebagman //

Moscow Hotel

I finally left the liquor trades union leaving all the campaigns behind , brewery strikes at Christmas , topless female workers , celebrity chefs wage theft , and the long … [Read more...]

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Working Nude

09.28.2022 by thebagman //

Another hiccup in my understanding of what I began to interpret as ruling class law saw me seek an alternative, but rewarding position, at CUB in Carlton. I had what I … [Read more...]

Categories // My Fortunate Life Tags // CUB, early days, giant rats, unions

No top, No beer

09.28.2022 by thebagman //

Before I left the Liquor Trades Union which represented brewery, hotel, restaurant and fast food workers there were some campaigns yet to be won. In the late 70s and early … [Read more...]

Categories // My Fortunate Life Tags // celebrity chefs, no top no beer, ripped off workers, why I became political

Where it all began

09.11.2022 by thebagman //

To dispel a few early rumours, I was born at the Royal Womens Hospital in Carlton. I went there because my mother was there at the same time. I was a breech birth so I came … [Read more...]

Categories // My Fortunate Life Tags // AFL, early days, unions, why I became political

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