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Newspaper
Sydney Communist
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
5
The author argues that Labor has not failed in politics but failed to apply revolutionary aims. He asserts political power and economic power are inseparable when a common will to change social order exists, urging workers to infuse labor with Communist aims and adopt a revolutionary psychology in political activity.
Peter Simonoff, Soviet Russian Consul for Australasia, announces the closure of his office from 12 August 1921 as he departs Australia for Europe and then Soviet Russia. He states there will be no Soviet Russian representative in Australasia until new arrangements are made by the Russian Soviet Government.
The notice states orders for files of the Communist paper are increasing and urges readers to order promptly. It notes a limited number available and sets the price at a penny per copy, directing readers to contact the manager.
The piece argues that people must act together through organizations and form a workers' movement led by the Communist Party. It likens unity to a cricket team and urges both adults and youth, especially the Young Communist League, to join now to reshape society for the many.
The main Branch announces an August start for a Lecture Series to educate members and sympathisers in the history and aims of the movement. It urges other branches to begin similar programs to prepare workers for propaganda and activities. Palmain Branch invites all sympathisers to attend every Tuesday at 8.20.
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