Concrete Gang - 6th November 1977 program
Plenty of new music, originally recorded by SA BLF Members
Opening with a new version of the intro track (Builders Labourers Song), recorded by the Concrete Gang on a recent visit to South Australia, and vocals led by comrade Tom.
Spring Racing Carnival, Colin reads ‘Make the Rich Pay!’ article
SONG: The Winds Are Singing Freedom by Tommy Makem
Report: Mario reads ‘What it Costs to Run a GG’, on the income and expenditure of the Governor General
Willy reads a message from the BLF SA Branch, new office in Adelaide.
SONG: ‘There’s a Better World A-Coming’ by Woody Guthrie, in full after it was cut short at the end of the last program.
Gabby reads a report presented to the Federal Parliament where the Tribunal of Public Figures found no evidence of profiteering in the period following the 17.5% devaluation last November, and recommending that companies be given the right to increase prices before inquiries into their cases are completed. How does this compare with our log of claims?
SONG: ‘Smoko’ by BLF members in South Australia, ‘who we spent the weekend with!’
Get involved, and get to the Branch Meeting
SONG: ‘Don’t Be Too Polite Girls’ by BLF Women members in South Australia, with an intro and dedication from Mario - for a friend in the clothing trade.
Presenters: 'Colin’, 'Willie', ‘Mario’, ‘Gabby’, and more.
Head towww.3cr.org.au/concreteganghistory for full access to links and previous podcasts
Former Concrete Gang presenters & members of the BLF.