Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Eureka Youth League
Camp Eureka
100 Tarrango Rd, Yarra Junction (mel ref 288 K10)
January 27th, 2002
10am till late
The Eureka Youth League (EYL) was a socialist youth organisation,
founded in December 1941 after the banning of its predecessor the League
of Young Democrats. The EYL flourished for nearly three decades making a
significant contribution to the labour movement until it ended around
1970. The EYL was active in issues such as the vote at 18, daylight
training for apprentices, equal pay for women and girls, and playing
sport on Sundays. It played a strong role in the anti war movement. The
EYL built Camp Eureka on donated land with the assistance of the
Communist Party and sections of the labour movement.
The Camp was constructed at the end of WWII. Thousands of young people
experienced collective life at Camp Eureka, and had loads of fun at the
same time as planning to change the world. Many who were early members
of EYL are now in their 70s or 80s. It's time for a reunion, and what
better place to celebrate than Camp Eureka.
HIGHLIGHTS
The highlight of the day will be the launch of Barrie Blears timely book
"Together with Us". A personal glimpse of the Eureka Youth League and
its origins 1920 to 1970. On the day there will also be:
1. A short ceremony to mark the occasion and leave you plenty of time to
reminisce
2. A new film about Camp Eureka, and film from '52, '84 and '97
3. "They came for peace" a film about the 1952 Youth Carnival in Sydney
4. Information about the likely heritage listing for Camp Eureka
5. A heritage and memorial walk
6. Many photo and poster displays of EYL and the Camp
7. A display to celebrate the EYL role in the history of jazz
8. A souvenir program
9. A message board to help you find old friends
10. Group reminiscing sessions for you to join
11. Plenty of room undercover, hot water and drinks
12. The launch of an appeal to restore and enhance the barn.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING:
- your friends
- a picnic lunch (bbq facilities available)
- food if you would like to stay for our communal dinner at 7pm (there
is a Safeway at Yarra Junction)
- suggested $5 entry donation to cover costs
- old EYL and Camp Eureka information (photos, songbooks, leaflets etc)
to show around, and to possibly lend for photocopying for the Archives
ACCOMODATION
- camp in tents, caravans or huts. Book on 03-9497-2130
- some billets are available in Melbourne, and more will be needed
MORE INFORMATION
More information and offers to help, Marie Goonan 9497-2130. Email
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