Hunger Marchers target capitalism in Australian land schemes
The piece contrasts NSW land settlement pitches with Soviet Russia agrarian reform and British unemployment marches. It cites Crown land parcels, 100000 settlers, and 300000 wage workers as a scheme for capitalist gain. It notes Russian collective farming progress and UK unemployed councils marching on London, framing resistance as essential against landlords and wage exploitation. The author condemns the Nationalist Government schemes and calls for proletarian action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Soviet
Australia
London
Britain
England
Flanders
Gallipoli
Australian Democracy and Trade Unionism Under Fire
The piece denounces jail threats against workers who challenge employers, noting miners and seamen imprisoned for union activity. It warns the Australian Trade Union movement to awaken to ongoing repression by capitalists and magistrates and cautions that strikes could be penalized with gaol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Tyne
Lancashire
Wales
Aye
Scotland
Coun
Amon
Liverpool
Vale
Niele
Hix Menenids
Cody
Consequences of the 44-Hour Week Exposure
The piece argues the 48-hour week was sold as boosting production and jobs, but a Railway Departmental letter dated January 1923 warns temporary laborers will be laid off as staff adjusted after the 48-hour restoration. It claims unions failed to stand for the 44-hour week and predicts more dismissals across industries, with the Commissioners showing the effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Brain
Council of Action
Sydney
Ion
Commissioners
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Suulor
Milburn
N.S.W
Archbishop Kelly
Wright
George Waite
Carruthers, Wearne and Co
Hannington