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Salient: Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 24, No. 14. 1961.

[introduction]

Our executive has survived the charges of Mr Dwyer—leader of the Victoria University's Anarchist movement. The S.G.M. was "a complete victory for exec." (see below). Despite impassioned charges of corruption, abuses of "special grog-ups," etc., the motion of no Confidence failed (18-101 votes).

The special general general meeting, of Sept. 6, moved smartly into the first motion: "That this 8.GM. grant affiliation ... to V.U.W. Anarchist Association." Moved by J. Hawkins, seconded by M. Clark. Mr Hawkins declared that the aims of the Anarchist Association:
1To foster intellectual endeavour.
2To encourage selflessness rather than selfishness and competition in human nature.
3To encourage that decision-making be firmly based on human belief, not on shifting of power.
4To promote good fellowship among our own members, other clubs in the association and in the community.

The last three aims were those presented to the Exec, for consideration. Aims 2 and 3 were deleted. Affiliation was refused on consideration of aim 4.

Mr Moriarity had informed the Anarchist Association that their aims were not in accordance with the aims of the Students' Association. But, obviously, the Anarchists had considered if their alms were in accordance with our Ideals before applying for affiliation. They were "dedicated to fight authoritarian corruption." The Executive had shown irresponsibility. Their decision was importune and ill-considered.

Mr Dwyer gave a dissertation on the subject lasting through two extensions of time. He discussed the three bases of anarchism, i.e., historical, science and progress, ethical. He concluded that the only good society allows equal opportunity to every child. This can only happen in an "unprivileged" society. Anarchism is trying to reach that ideal.

A procedural motion was put but refused by Mr Mitchell.

Mr O'Brien supported the main motion because the Anarchist Association had sufficient members and their aims were not contrary to the constitution, or to the laws of the land.

Mr Tamasessee then congratulated Mr O'Brien on his "brilliant about-face."

After some further discussion, all supporting the motion, the motion was put and carried.