Come and help us celebrate

Paolo Finzi (1951) has been a member of the editorial staff of the anarchist monthly magazine "A" since its foundation in 1971. He has written two books about the italian anarchist militants Errico Malatesta and Alfonso Failla. Recently he produced a DVD and CD about the Italian anarchist folksinger Fabrizio De André. His last production was a double DVD (with booklet) about the Nazi extermination of the Gypsies.

In his talk at Jura Books he'll speak about the situation and perspectives of the Italian anarchist movement and will discuss with the audience the international situation and the role of anarchists. On demand, he may speak also about the history of Gypsies, their persecution along the centuries (expecialy during the Nazi regime) and the behaviour of Italian government against them today.

Iain McIntyre is the author of two excellent new publications from Homebrew Books (described below). He will launch both books with a brief talk and a screening of news footage from the AIDEX '91 anti-arms fair protests and Evictions, a film by Richard Lowenstein about anti-eviction struggles during the Great Depression. Discussion will follow.

Always Look On The Bright Side Of LIfe: The AIDEX '91
Story (144 pp) 

In November 1991 over 1000 protesters blockaded the National Exhibition Centre in Canberra for 12 days with the aim of shutting down the Australia International Defence Exhibition. AIDEX ’91 saw the most police violence and highest number of arrests in the Australian Capital Territory since the Vietnam era. Although the exhibition was eventually able to go ahead the blockade caused enough disruption to ensure that no one would dare hold another arms fair on this scale in Australia again. The success of the protest came at a cost however with hundreds of demonstrators injured and their actions vilified in the mainstream media.
Alongside a detailed account of the protest itself the book traces the background of the blockade amidst the growth of opposition to the Australian arms industry during the 1980s. Using the words of the protesters themselves the book also explores the lessons of AIDEX ’91, the effect of the protest on a generation of Australian activists and the way in which similar strategies were used to stop the 2008 Asia Pacific Defence and Security Exhibition from occurring. The book features many photos from both the AIDEX ’89 and ’91 protests.

Lock Out The Landlords: Eviction Resistance,
1929-36 (44pp)

The economic depression of the 1930s saw thousands of Australians thrown out of their homes and into the streets. These actions however did not go unopposed. Across Australia pickets, occupations and protests were organised to disrupt and prevent evictions and auctions. Where these failed some took matters into their own hands wrecking the properties of landlords and real estate agents in revenge. This pamphlet chronicles just some of the many struggles that took place. It includes a chronology of actions as well as photos and quotes from those involved providing a fascinating insight into the events of the time. Originally released in 1997 this second edition adds photos and more detailed listings.

Both books are available from Jura Books.

Anna Vo / Magnoiaceae split 3" CD Launch

An extravaganza of music, poetry, food and more.

All donations collected on the night will go to the Kinaiyahan Unahon Collective in Davao City, Philippines.

Regular Food Not Bombs Serving at 4:30pm at the "I have a dream" mural on King St in Newtown.

Meet at 1pm at Jura Books if you'd like to prepare/cook. Go to sydfnb.tk to get involved.

Regular Food Not Bombs Serving at 4:30pm at the "I have a dream" mural on King St in Newtown.

Meet at 1pm at Jura Books if you'd like to prepare/cook. Go to sydfnb.tk to get involved.

Regular Food Not Bombs Serving at 4:30pm at the "I have a dream" mural on King St in Newtown.

Meet at 1pm at Jura Books if you'd like to prepare/cook. Go to sydfnb.tk to get involved.

Come along to the regular food not bombs serving.

Cooking from 1pm at the Jura kitchen every second Saturday, and then serving 4.30pm at the Martin Luther King Mural on King Street in Newtown (just next to the hub).

Washer uppers ALWAYS welcome!!

HIGH TECH HIGH TEA Sunday 3rd August @ Jura Bookshop from 2pm til 5pm An exploration of technology and ways to build a alternative structure if media and information technology.

There'll be short films, electronic music workshop, high tech vegan treats and a discussion of alternative structures of media.

This will be a fundraiser for the Kinaiyahan Unahon Collective in Davao City, Phillipines, and their new info show / social centre.

HUGE show and zine fair fundraiser for Food Not Bombs.

There will be:
* rad bands(check back for updates!) including cripple gypsy, the thaw and bare arms
* spoken word (including fez)
* food food food!
* baked sweet treats
* zine stalls
* pinata
* other associated awesomeness!

Help us make money to purchase a van for rad dumpstering trips, more servings and other community uses.