Guide to the Communist Party of Australia : ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia

Viva Revolution! In South Vietnam, [1955-1975] (Item 19XX/3) - Box 1

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Poster promoting the communist revolution in South Vietnam. Authorised by C. Gifford.

Withdraw from Vietnam, [1955-1972] (Item 19XX/4) - Box 1

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1 poster

Poster protesting the presence of troops in Vietnam. Authorised by C. Gifford.

Hit Menzies and monopoly hardest... Vote communist!, [1950-1966] (Item 19XX/5) - Box 1

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Asking to vote for Aarons L., Brown F.Y. (Mrs), and Kelton L. for senate. Authorised by A. Watt.

25th Anniversary of the Australian Communist Party, 1945 (Item 19XX/6) - Box 1

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1 booklet (23 pages)

Booklet detailing the history of the Australian Communist Party.

Great Victory For Working Class, [not before 1948] (Item 19XX/7) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising a celebration rally with Communist Party representatives speaking.

Meet Our ... Candidate, [1950] (Item 19XX/8) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising Communist Party candidate Adam Ogston (pictured) for the electoral district of Darlinghurst.

Defeat Menzies 5th Column / lift the bane on / Communist Party / All Aid To The Soviet, [1950-1966] (Item 19XX/9) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the Menzies Government and advertising the Communist Party. Illustration red hammer and sickle.

The Mass Expression, 23 July 1933 (Item 19XX/10) - Box 1

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1 booklet ([6] pages)

Booklet advertising the Communist Party and its philosophy, with some news. Published by the Cardiff Workshops Unit Communist Party of Australia.

Unite Against Sectarian Strife Call For a Public Enquiry, [1950s?] (Item 19XX/11) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party. Authorised by J. Slater.

Press Magnates Plot against People, [193-?] (Item 19XX/12) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the press. Mentions forthcoming Powers Referendum.

J.B. Miles General Secretary Opens Communist Election Campaign, [1932-1939] (Item 19XX/13) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising a speech by Communist Party officials, at Transport House, Redfern.

Commons Produce a Balance Sheet!, 1948 (Item 19XX/14) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer reprint of article from "Century" with details [criticism] on the internal party finances of the Communist Party. Leaflet 1.

War On The Home Front, [1935-1945] (Item 19XX/15) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting raid on the Communist Party and its members, mentions fascism in Europe and other issues.

Programme For Peace Higher Living Standards And Socialism, n.d. (Item 19XX/16) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Flyer protesting the Menzies Government and advertising the Communist Party. How to vote, and candidates listed.

Nov. 7th. 26 Years Of Socialism Victorious, 1943 (Item 19XX/17) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising the Communist Party and the state of war in Europe.

F.A.C.P. Executive Committee Conference, March, 1957 (Item 19XX/18) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Speech by R. Dixon conveying party directive to Queensland Communist Party members.

Thirty-One Fateful Words, 1953 (Item 19XX/19) - Box 1

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1 flyer

In defence of allegations towards Sharkey. Royal Commission, the Petrov Affair. Advertising the Communist Party.

The Rent Racket & What You Can Do About It, 1973 (Item 19XX/20) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Protesting renting policy and offering advice. Issued by the Social Welfare Committee, Communist Party of Australia. [Fortitude Valley Queensland].

More Rates from Mines, [1962] (Item 19XX/21) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Advertising Communist candidates Bill Flynn and Bill Whiley (photo). Campaign Director T. Wilcox, Broken Hill.

Menzies Concocted 'Spy' Plot, [1954] (Item 19XX/22) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the Menzies Government and discussing Petrov incident, advertising the Communist Party. Authorised by G. Wheeler, Melbourne.

May Day 1943, 1943 (Item 19XX/23) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party.

Spender Frees Nazis, [1941] (Item 19XX/24) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the government detention of Thomas and Ratiliff, versus release of alleged Nazis. Produced by the Eastern Suburbs District Committee of the Communist Party of Australia.

Budget Robbery, [1939?] (Item 19XX/25) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party in context of war.

Women And The Pay Envelope, [1940?] (Item 19XX/26) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting low wages, the U.A.P Mair government's tax increase, and advertising the Communist Party. Issued by the N.S.W. State Women's Organising Committee, Communist Party of Australia.

Greater Newcastle Programme Of The Communist Party For The West Ward Mr. R. Cram, [1920-1930?] (Item 19XX/27) - Box 1

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Flyer advertising Mr R. Cram (pictured, a Communist candidate for West Ward, Newcastle City Council. Lists supported programme, transport, civil works etc.

What is This Liberal Party?, [1945] (Item 19XX/28) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet attacking the Liberal Party as formed from the U.A.P. Caricature sketch "Dr. Menzies". Authorised by CPA Hawthorne Branch Anne Mitchell. Advertising a talk.

Away With Arbitration / Build Trade Unions For Struggle / Keep The Right To Strike, [1929?] (Item 19XX/29) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer supporting trade unionism and the Communist Party. Authorised by E. M. Higgins, Sydney.

Save Czecho-Slovakia -- Prevent World War, [1938-1939] (Item 19XX/30) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting war, fascism, and critiquing the actions of Neville Chamberlain.

Neither Lang Nor Willis! The Communist Party Calls For Struggle Against Capitalism, [1931-1932] (Item 19XX/31) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer critiquing both Jack Lang and A.C. Willis and advertising the Communist Party.

Do You Know?, [1939] (Item 19XX/32) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising the Labor Party and Communist Party, asking to defeat the Stevens Government, criticizing Chamberlain, fascism etc.

Betrayed By Chamberlain & Lyons, [1937-1938] (Item 19XX/33) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer attacking Nevil Chamberlain and Joseph Lyons, discussing world events.

Bill Of Rights / A proposal by the Communist Party of Australia, [1975-1980] (Item 19XX/34) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

List of rights and philosophy by the Communist Party, mentions election concerns, Fraser Government, Indigenous rights in Queensland and Western Australia.

Constitution of the Communist Party of Australia, August 1951 (Item 19XX/35) - Box 1

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1 booklet (19 pages)

Booklet with a copy of the constitution of the Communist Party.

Lift That Ban / on the Communist Party, [1942] (Item 19XX/36) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Protesting the ban. On reverse in pencil: "Picked up in Hyde Park, Sydney, July 20, 1942".

The Communist Party Australia (Brisbane District Group), [1923-1939] (Item 19XX/37) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party free literature and asking for distributors for pamphlets or "Worker's Weekly".

News Bulletin, [1943] (Item 19XX/38) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet protesting the ban on the Communist Party. Advertising J. D. Blake on [radio] 3 A.W.

Beware! / Plotters At Work, [1950] (Item 19XX/39) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Flyer protesting the Menzies Government and advertising the Communist Party.

Peace Can Be Won, [1953] (Item 19XX/40) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet protesting war and advertising the Communist Party.

[Food For Britain], [1943] (Item 19XX/41) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer promoting a concert with stage and radio personalities Jack Henry, Sid Jordon, and procession in support of a food drive for Britain hosted by the Communist Party.

For A Soviet Australia, [1933?] (Item 19XX/42) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party election manifesto.

War! What For?, [1941] (Item 19XX/43) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting war and advertising the Communist Party. Calling for an international conference.

De-Escalation - That's The Word For The Headlines!, April 1967 (Item 19XX/44) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Flyer protesting the war in Vietnam and advertising the Communist Party.

Boys And Girls! / Don't Buy Japanese Toys, [1937-1940] (Item 19XX/45) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer encouraging a boycott on Japanese made toys, and suggests future possibility of invasion. Caricature illustrations. Issued by the Communist Party.

Keep Australia Out Of The War In Indo-China, [1954] (Item 19XX/46) - Box 1

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Flyer protesting the potential involvement of Australia in the Indo-China [Vietnam] War.

Stop Prices & Fares Bolte-Ing, [1955] (Item 19XX/47) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting price rises and advertising the Communist Party.

"Out Bob" / Further Misadventures Of Pig Iron Bob, 1955 (Item 19XX/48) - Box 1

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2 pamphlets

Sisteen page comic attacking Robert Menzies in various situations over the years.

Royal Commission's Biased Judge And Perjured Witness, [1945-1949] (Item 19XX/49) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer attacking a royal commission into Communism.

World Peace Hang In The Balance, [1951] (Item 19XX/50) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Leaflet protesting war and international affairs (America and Korea, British in Iran, oil fields) and advertising the Communist Party.

The Communist Party Australia Its Aim And Method, n.d. (Item 19XX/51) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party. C.P. Leaflet 1. Smithson Bros., Print.

Communist Party Of Australia, 7 December 1939 (Item 19XX/52) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Typed letter advertising the publication "Tribune" and asking for distributors.

Leaflet Of The Illegal Communist Party Of Germany, [1939-1944] (Item 19XX/53) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer discussing issues in the Communist parties internationally.

Eviction & Arrests! Read The Facts!, [1938] (Item 19XX/54) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting arrests and rents, and detailing the eviction of Mrs. K. Carter of Granville.

Communist Policy On War! / Soviet Protects Poles From Fascism, [1938] (Item 19XX/55) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising a public meeting by the Communist Party.

Peace For The Rest Of The Century Or Another Propaganda Exercise From Washington, [1970?] (Item 19XX/56) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the "Nixon Plan" and the Vietnam war.

Labor-Communist Unity!, [1930] (Item 19XX/57) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer promoting Labor Party and Communist Party co-operation, and speech.

Stop The Bombing Now Bring Our Boys Back, [1968-1971] (Item 19XX/58) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the Vietnam war.

Tribune Special Document Full Rights For Aboriginies And Torres Strait Islanders, 19 April 1967 (Item 19XX/59) - Box 1

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1 newsletter (4 pages)

Issue of the Tribune that addresses Communist Party policy on Aboriginal rights.

The Communist Party is behind this Moratorium - way behind, [1970s] (Item 19XX/60) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet discussing a crisis in Queensland. Written by Brian Laver. Photo of protests.

Greenvale Ask Some Questions-People-Nature, [1973] (Item 19XX/61) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Flyer protesting the Yabula Nickle Cobalt treatment plant.

Support A.C.T.U. National Strike Against The Budget, [1970?] (Item 19XX/62) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising a strike and rally protesting the budget. Authorised by M. Young, Wavell Heights.

Do You Want To Meet "Mavis"? No... Not That Mavis!!, [1973] (Item 19XX/63) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising a speech by Mavis Robertson organised by the women's collective Communist Party of Australia.

What Is The Communist Party's Policy On Equal Rights For Women, 18 March 1963 (Item 19XX/64) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party policies on women.

The New Road, May 1954 (Item 19XX/65) - Box 1

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1 newsletter (4 pages)

Issue of The New Road.

Australians... Defend Your Liberty!, [1951] (Item 19XX/66) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer attacking Menzies and his Bill to dissolve the Communist Party.

Women And Social Liberation, 1975 (Item 19XX/67) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising the Communist Party policies on women.

Working Women / Demand Your Rights In Industry / Fight The Imperialist War Danger, [1930s?] (Item 19XX/68) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising the Communist Party policies on women. Discusses unemployment, prostitution, White Australia Policy, Australian and British soldiers in India, and "Another World War".

To Branch Secretaries & Industrial Comrades, 15 February 1974 (Item 19XX/69) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Memo "To Branch Secretaries & Industrial Comrades" advertising a meeting about the BLF.

Please Note, 18 February 1969 (Item 19XX/70) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Short internal note of the Communist Party in Queensland, regarding national meeting.

The Beginnings Of World War III?, 1974 (Item 19XX/71) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

For Higher Margins, Schools, Hospitals, Homes And Peace / Unity To Defeat Menzies, 1953 (Item 19XX/72) - Box 1

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1 newsletter (4 pages)

Newsletter protesting the Menzies Government and advertising the Communist Party.

Every Decent Australian Wants..., [not before 1945?] (Item 19XX/73) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising the Communist Party. Two cartoons by [Herbert] McLintock illustrating "red baiting".

Moratorium / A Game For Gullibles, [1969?] (Item 19XX/74) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet printed with a board game and rules, derisive of the Communist Party. Authorised by The Democratic Club.

Branches & S.C. Members, 18 February 1969 (Item 19XX/75) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Proposals for Party education, from the Queensland State Executive.

Life Or Death Retain & Improve Queensland's Free Hospital Scheme, 1969 (Item 19XX/76) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer critiquing issues in the Queensland hospital system and advertising the Communist Party.

Fluoridation -- The Crime Of The Century / By W. D. Herrstrom, [1954] (Item 19XX/77) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet protesting Fluoride's alleged dangers or mis-use, and protesting the Communist Party. Published by the Citizens' Campaign against Communism, Perth, Western Australia.

Scientist Wants No Flouride In The Water He Is Compelled To Drink, [1952] (Item 19XX/78) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting Flouride and the Communist Party.

To The Honourable Prime Minster, Canberra A.C.T., 1971 (Item 19XX/79) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Unsinged petition protesting the 1970-71 budget.

Education In Queensland / Communist Party Proposals / Draft Only, Sept. 1969 (Item 19XX/80) - Box 1

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1 pamphlet (11 pages)

Typed pages containing Communist Party policy and philosophy on education.

Press Release, 7 May 1969 (Item 19XX/81-82) - Box 1

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2 flyers

Press releases by the Communist Party, Queensland State Committee. By C. Gifford.

Lead=Dead, 1971 (Item 19XX/83) - Box 1

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1 poster

Poster protesting lead based fuels, illustration of gun, skull, and car tail-pipe.

Gladstone Lockout by Q'ld Alumina, Kaisers and Bjelke-Petersen, 1970 (Item 19XX/84) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting a lockout by Queensland Alumina Ltd.

from West End School of Arts... to A Community Centre, [1966?] (Item 19XX/85) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer asking for the building of a community centre and advertising the Communist Party. Issued by candidate for South Brisbane, Vic Slater.

CPA-State Conference & 24th National Congress, 1 February 1974 (Item 19XX/86) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising a congress of the Communist Party. Lists discussion documents.

CPA Cabaret, n.d. (Item 19XX/87) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising fundraising dance at West End on July 27 for the Communist Party.

Yes To Price Control No To A Wage Freeze, [1973] (Item 19XX/88) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting price rises and advertising the Communist Party. Refers to Australian referenda on December 8.

Big Business, Big Lies And People's Problems, 1989 (Item 19XX/89) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting big business and multinationals. Comics by Tandberg and Petty.

Queensland 'law & order'... 1948 Style, 1968 (Item 19XX/90) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Protesting police violence and the Vietnam war.

Metal Workers Must Fight!, [1973] (Item 19XX/91) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer asking for a pay rise.

Dear Friend, 29 January 1974 (Item 19XX/92) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Letter inviting to join the Communist art group. By Nancy Wills.

Women's Liberation & The Communist Party, [1973] (Item 19XX/93) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer advertising the Communist Party to women, and Mavis Robertson's talk reporting on a recent National Committee meeting.

Spaceship Earth / How pollution pays off / Cooperate or perish, [1972] (Item 19XX/94) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting urbanisation and pollution. Reprinted from "Praxis". Topics include the National Trust and redevelopments in Sydney. Leunig cartoon of burning world.

Smash Fascism! Communist - Labor Unity Points Way To Victory With Unity!, [1938] (Item 19XX/95) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Photocopy of a leaflet protesting fascism. Issued jointly by The State Labor Party and the Communist Party of Australia.

Constitution Of The Communist Party Of Australia, 1958 (Item 19XX/96) - Box 1

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1 booklet (19 pages)

Booklet with a copy of the constitution of the Communist Party.

Constitution Of The Communist Party Of Australia, 1961 (Item 19XX/97) - Box 1

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1 booklet (19 pages)

Booklet with a copy of the constitution of the Communist Party.

Australia's Political Prisoners, 1970 (Item 19XX/98) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet protesting the Vietnam war and the National Service Act.

Wanted: A New Style Of Living For Modern Women, [1970] (Item 19XX/99) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising the Communist Party to women, list of aims.

Who Owns Australia?, 1962 (Item 19XX/100) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Leaflet advertising the Communist Party.

Nudgee Electorate / How to Vote Communist, [1960] (Item 19XX/101) - Box 1

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1 flyer

How to vote for the Communist Party. Pictures "Hill, William Fitz-Henry".

Us Bombs Threaten To Spread Vietnam War, 1966 (Item 19XX/102) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the Vietnam war.

Could These Raids Drag Us Into World War?, [1968?] (Item 19XX/103) - Box 1

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1 flyer

Flyer protesting the Vietnam war.

Unity Is Strength, [1950s] (Item 19XX/104) - Box 1

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1 leaflet

Flyer advertising the Communist Party.

To the / electors / of / Queensland, n.d. (Item 19XX/105) - Box 1

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Leaflet promoting the Communist Party in Queensland, including leader J. Henry.
1 leaflet