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But first, we reported that he would give the industry two months to restore tranquillity by itself. If it failed then the Government would intervene. Each of the proposals would demand tactful handling of union chiefs who we said had been made to feel increasingly sensitive by the recent growth of unofficial strikes.

77 years ago (1945) The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong came to an end after 18 days of fierce fighting. The Imperial Japanese Army handed power to the Royal Navy, thereby restoring British control to the former colony.

August 30 was declared Liberation Day and continued to be a public holiday until 1997.

42 years ago (1980) Polish workers won the right to form independent trade unions and the right to strike after a two-month stand-off with the country’s communist government.

In September, the Solidarity trade union was formed under the leadership of shipyard worker Lech Walesa.

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