REPORT OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Industrial Unionist, Volume 1, Issue 6, 1 July 1913, Page 4

REPORT OF THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

FELLOW WORKERS: —

In presenting to you the first report, the work accomplished can be best shown by an outline of the efforts put forth. At the close of 1911 the Australian Administration was created by the Adelaide Local and charted by the General Office in Chicago, with power to issue charters to local groups. Up to the present three local unions have been charted — Adelaide, Sydney and Broken Hill. In July, 1912, the dues book and monthly due' stamps, as used in America, were adopted. At the close of the financial year, March 31st, 1913, 250 dues books have been issued and 800 stamps used. Upon its creation the Executive Board printed 1000 copies of the Preamble and Constitution, this being practically (some slight alterations were absolutely necessary) a reproduction of the one issued from the General Office. 400 have been circulated. All available money has been used to procure literature from abroad, and within the last 10 months £l4 worth has been disposed of. This figure does not, however, represent the total amount sold, as the locals have been procuring literature direct from the publishing houses. 40,000 stickers, in ten varieties, have been prepared, over half of which have found their way to conspicuous places. The strength of the locals is shown by the number of stamps purchased. Sydney for nine months, 308; Adelaide for same period, 216; Broken Hill for three months, 200. These figures help to show the average financial membership, but fall far short of giving the total numerical strength. The prospects for the future are very good, for despite many ob- ' stacles, there is a growing recognition of the need of a clear-cut, anticapitalist, industrial organisation in this country—an integral part of an international organisation—

committed to a ceaseless war on Capitalism, not to be abated until class rule is overthrown. Agita-

tion in many parts of the country is now being constantly carried on, and new ground is being broken. As the organisation grows the call will come for better equipment, as the time is not far distant when we shall enter into direct conflict with

the enemy. From now on preparation should be made to enable the organisation to carry on the fight more effectively. Let the call go forth: * ‘ Prepare for action, all hail the Revolution.” On behalf of the Executive we are

Yours for revolt, H. S. CLARK, Gen. Organiser E. MOYLE, Gen. Sec.-Treas.