Saturday, 2 November 2013

AUSTRALIAN CO-OPERATIVE PRINTING COMPANY, 1854 Sydney NSW Australia. John Ebb Leathem

Empire Sydney, N.S.W.
11 July 1854.

Advertising

TO THE WORKING GLASSES OF “AUSTRALIA.”
AUSTRALIAN CO-OPERATIVE PRINTING COMPANY.

The primary object of-which is, the production or a Co-operative Weekly Newspaper, to be entitled

"THE OPERATIVE”

A JOURNAL of progress IN THE INTEREST of THE WORKING. CLASS.

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Capital, £5000 in 5000 Shares of '£l each. Deposit 10s, per Share; Monthly Calls of 5s, per share.

No Shareholder to hold more than Ten Shares.
When One Thousand Shares shall have been subscribed, to Company to be considered formed, and a Meeting of Shareholders held, for the Election of Directors, Solicitors, Bankers, etc.

The Constitution of the Company will be framed in accordance with the Act of Council, Viet.16. Cap. -, favouring the formation of Partnership with Limited Liability.

PROVISIONAL DIRECTORY

CHAIRMAN.
Mr. John E. Leathem.

DIRECTORS.
Messrs. W. H. Byers               Messrs.  Davis-,
            H. Martyn,                                Cromnck,
            Haydon,                                    Carlisle,
            Byrone,                                     T. Garrett,
            Serle,                                        W. Wing,
            Crispo,                                      R. A. Stace,
            J.H. Crosby,                              Eaver,
            T. Hensy,                                   Coleman,

HONORARY TREASURERS,
Mr. J. Alderdice.

HONORARY SECATERY.
Mr. P. Buchanan.

SOLICITORS.
Messer. Levy and Michael, 472, George Street.


Among the absolute necessities of the age which custom has elevated to an imperative want, is Its Representative Press. 
Every sect, society, or class, possessing the remotest claim to notice, has its organ to chronicle its progress and develop its views.


The Fourth Estate is by common consent the acknowledged exponent of the Englishman's thoughts, the anticipator of his wishes, and the safeguard of his liberties.


In this belief, and with the full conviction that the time has at length arrived, when the position of the labourer is such as to need and demand an able and vigorous advocacy by means of the Press, a number, of working men have been induced to cooperate for the purpose of publishing a weekly newspaper, to be entitled, "THE OPERATIVE" the object of which will be, to elevate the thoughts, advance the interest, and conserve the privileges of the working classes.


It will be conducted by Gentlemen whose experience or position will eminently qualify them for the task, and will aim at being the truthful exponent of the labourer's wrongs, and the un-compromising assertor of his rights.


Its columns will be open to the free discussion of all disputed questions, and to the canvassing of practical suggestions on Social Reform; the Conductors believing that such a feature will greatly assist in bringing about a better understanding between parties heretofore adverse, and with it a fraternity of feeling, uniting all in a common cause; a desideratum that would give to the principle of progress n healthier existence than it has ever yet enjoyed.


From week to week its columns will contain a faithful and well-digested record of events as they arise in tho Mercantile and Commercial world; with Independent and original criticisms on everything industrial at home and abroad.


Its tone will be bold and fearless on all questions-rendering "justice to whom justice is due," and unflinchingly exposing tho delinquencies and short-comings of the Age.


Every exertion will be used on the part of the Conductors to render the Journal worthy of the cause of which it will seek to be the Organ and Champion, resting assured that the Public will appreciate and support their efforts, if sincerely and rightly directed..


All communications suggestions, or enquirers to be addressed “The Directors of the Australian Co-operative Printing ' Company," Temporary Offices, 333, George Street.

Applications for Shares to be addressed to the Solicitors, at their Offices, -172, George-street.


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FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.

To THE PROVISIONAL DIRECTORY OP THE AUSTRALIAN CO-OPERATIVE PRINTING COMPANY. 
Gentlemen,
I request that you will allot me Shares, of £1 each, in the Capital Stock of the Australian Co-operative Printing Company (tho 1.primary object of which I understand to be the production of a Weekly Newspaper), and in consideration of such allotment, I hereby promise to accept to same, and to sign the Deed of Settlement in respect thereof.

I make this application on my own account and not as an agent for any other person or persons.
Dated at the day of 1854.
I am Gentlemen, your obedient servant,....

l73a


A link to treet veiw 333 Gorge Street Sydney.
https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=333+george+street&ie=UTF-8&ei=jt50UsXtIsXVkwXgm4AY&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg
Alink to 472 George street Sydney.
https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=472,+George+Street.&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6b12ae3ef84550af:0x371f57ffdc88d4ba,472+George+St,+Sydney+NSW+2000&gl=au&ei=MeF0UqSfLIjZkAX00oCgCQ&ved=0CCsQ8gEwAA

To be continued.........

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