Communist Party

Lindsay Jones - 00:09:34

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Lindsay Jones
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00:09:34

Lindsay Jones reflects on being in opposition to the Bjelke-Petersen government, participating in the anti-Springbok demonstrations in Toowoomba, the right to march, the anti-uranium movement, and remembers supporting land rights at the second ALP Conference in the 1960s when others were not interested.

Vince Dobinson - 00:38:09

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Vince Dobinson
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00:38:09

Vince Dobinson describes his personal opinions against communism and discusses tensions within the branch among communists and non-communists.

Vince Dobinson - 00:36:35

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Vince Dobinson
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00:36:35

Vince Dobinson talks about the BLF's involvement in the Northern Freeway ban, and discusses the BWIU and Huey Hamilton's contributions.

Bob Henricks - 00:37:35

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Bob Henricks
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00:37:35

Bob Henricks discusses the TLC and union involvement in protest action. He states that Ken McGrath from the TWU was the first Secretary of the Unions Conservation Committee and Henricks the second. He discusses his involvement in stopping drilling oil on the Barrier Reef, Fraser Island campaigns and his membership of the Fraser Island Defenders Organisation (FIDO) including injuries sustained in a clash with AWU mine workers, his arrest during the SEQEB strike and police harassment.

Matt Foley - 00:31:56

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Matt Foley
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00:31:56

Matt Foley speaks on his initial reluctance to join a political party but describes how he eventually joined the ALP, first becoming a member at the Kurilpa branch and later Yeronga.

George Britten - 01:01:19

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George Britten
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01:01:19

George Britten talks about his motivation for joining the Communist Party in England in 1943.

George Britten - 00:29:03

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George Britten
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00:29:03

George Britten discusses the uncommon lack of tension between the communists and non-communists within the PU during the 1950s.

George Britten - 00:24:46

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George Britten
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00:24:46

George Britten describes moving to Brisbane in 1952, the differences between union activity there and in Mount Isa, and the priorities of the Plumbers Union at the time. He also comments on union figure Alex Macdonald.

George Britten - 00:21:10

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George Britten
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00:21:10

George Britten speaks about the contributers to The Plot, including non-CPA members from various unions and community leaders in Mount Isa. He talks about the isolation and limited radio reception in Mount Isa.

George Britten - 00:18:27

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George Britten
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00:18:27

George Britten discusses Menzies' attempted federal ban on the CPA and the impact in Mount Isa, seen with the local CPA leaflet The Plot.

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