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The book chronicles half a century of labour unrest within the postal service, tracing causes of discontent, early protests, and the gradual emergence of organized agitation among letter-carriers, sorting clerks, and telegraphists. It examines key disputes over compulsory Sunday work, boy labour, dismissals, and the struggle for the right to public meeting and association; it follows formation of unions, petitions and mass meetings, threatened strikes, internal leadership changes, governmental inquiries and awards, and evolving parliamentary responses. The narrative assesses tactics, setbacks, intermittent victories, and the long negotiation between bureaucracy and collective worker action.

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H. G. Swift

H. G. Swift is an author known for his work in the field of postal history and social reform. His notable book, "A History of Postal Agitation from Fifty Years Ago Till the Present Day," explores the evolution of postal services and the movements advocating for their improvement over time. Swift's writing reflects a keen interest in the intersection of public service and societal change, providing insights into the historical context of postal systems and the activism surrounding them.

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