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The Petition of the Working Classes of Aberdeen and its Vicinity, to the House of Commons; Aberdeen County Election; Sir Michael Bruce's Dinner; Burgh Election; The Dinner
These articles describe firstly, the petition of the working classes of Aberdeen to the House of Commons in 1831. The petitioners were looking for complete reform of the electoral system to compensate for corrupt practices.
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The article, 'Aberdeen…
The People's Charter, being the outline of an Act to provide for the just representation of the people of Great Britain in the Commons' House of Parliament
This excerpt from The People's Charter describes how the proposed Act, which would allow all men aged 21 and over to vote, would work. The Balloting Place and the Ballot Box are described in detail, as are the duties of the registration and returning…
The Only Way with the Land being the Socialist Way
In this pamphlet, Leatham argues that land should not be owned by individuals - wealthy capitalists. Instead, it should be under collective ownership and used for the good of all.
The Natural History of Dee Side and Braemar
Book by William MacGillivray
The Most Important Thing in the World
Originally delivered as a Socialist lecture, James Leatham's article looks forward to the establishment of a Co-operative Commonwealth. In a Co-operative Commonwealth, local bodies administer their own local services; railways, canals and mines are…
The Melodies of Scotland Vol. 2
Partial contents: There came three merry men -- The bonnets of Bonny Dundee -- To the Lords of Convention.