workers history

The ANZAC Myth Booklet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 22/04/2011 - 10:19am

The ANZAC Myth is a publication created by 3CR's Joe Toscano from the Anarchist Media Institute - it seeks to dispel the myths surrounding ANZAC Day. This booklet acknowledges the sacrifices made by those Australians who opposed conscription and Australia’s involvement in World War One.

Geography: 
Australia
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ANZAC
workers history
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Campaign for truth - 80 years after striking wharfie shot by police

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/11/2010 - 8:26pm

On November 7th a memorial is being held for Allan Whittaker, a striking wharfie shot by police in Port Melbourne in 1928. This is part of a campaign by activists and historians to have the whitewashed investigation by police re-opened and the truth finally told. The Age published on the 6/11/10 entitled Truth was first casualty of 1928 war on the waterfront.

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Melbourne
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workers history