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Newspaper
Sydney Communist
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
7
In a letter to the editor Mick Sawtell argues that labor progress requires more than unionism or Marxist theory. He contends workers must develop vision and character, unite industrial strength with self reliance, and move beyond parliamentary politics toward an industrial union is the path to transforming society.
A Brisbane inspired plea from the Hinsleigh and Minasleigh branches of the A W U and the Labor Council of Sydney urges the release of James Nicholls sentenced to six years for burning cane. The Communist Party supports unions contacting the Queensland government to secure Nicholls’s release and to mobilize international working class solidarity.
The passage extols Soviet Russia for suffering for the international working class and condemns capitalist powers for aiding the Russian bourgeoisie to attack Russia. It frames the conflict as defense of the revolutionary proletariat and the state that led global workers toward awakening masses.
A critique of capitalist nations and governments exploiting the Russian famine after military defeat by the Red Army. The piece urges workers worldwide to remember the blood and hunger endured by Russian workers and peasants and to oppose counter-revolutionary schemes backed by capitalist interests.
The drawing of the Art Union is postponed to October 30. Holders of butts and unsold tickets must send them in by October 20. May Houghton serves as Secretary.
Central Executive records thanks comrades for substantial help via multiple lists. Credits G Buckingham and others with contributions and amounts ranging from 1 shilling to 10 shillings across lists 402 403 and 404, detailing several named subscribers and sums.
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