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This 1850 poster, signed by Wellington shopkeepers, agreed to close shops at 7 p.m. during winter, except on Saturdays, so staff could get home at a decent hour. Shop assistants often complained about the long hours they worked.
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
Reference: Eph-B-RETAIL-1850-01
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