[Editor: This speech by Ben Chifley (1885-1951) was made whilst he was Prime Minister of Australia (1945-1949); it was given at the annual conference of the New South Wales Labor Party on 12 June 1949. Chifley’s speech is regarded as an iconic part of the history of the … [Read more...] about The Light on the Hill [speech by Ben Chifley, 12 June 1949]
Socialism
A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 1908]
[Editor: This article, by W. G. Spence, regarding the Swiss style of government and democracy, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1908.] A sovereign people. No Government to check nor king to veto. No Supreme nor High Court to pass judgment on the … [Read more...] about A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 1908]
The Miner’s Right [7 October 1899]
[Editor: This article, about the Miner’s Right and socialism, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 7 October 1899.] The Miner’s Right To-day I am enjoying to some extent the blessings of genuine Socialism, or by whatever you like to call the true partnership of the … [Read more...] about The Miner’s Right [7 October 1899]
Wanted [brief item listing preconditions for Socialism, 2 June 1894]
[Editor: An extract from the “Parliamentary” column (containing political comments and news snippets); from The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 14 July 1894.] Wanted — (to prepare the way for Socialism in our Time). One Adult One Vote. Land Tax. Income Tax. State Bank. Eight … [Read more...] about Wanted [brief item listing preconditions for Socialism, 2 June 1894]