Australia is, politically, a federation of States — much as Canada is a federation of Provinces. One of the Australian States is Victoria. In Victoria, is the city of Melbourne. And from Melbourne, comes out every week "The New Times", a Social Credit paper about to complete its 18th year of publication.
"The New Times“ carries no commercial advertising, which means that the paper is supported by the Social Crediters themselves and is free from any control by party politicians or by financial lords.
Every year, the Victorian Social Crediters are given an occasion to come together, to exchange their experience and strengthen their faith in the Social Credit idea. The occasion is at the "New Times“ Annual Dinner.
This year, the event took place on September 18. From the report we have just received, it was quite a success, in attendance and in spirit.
The Dinner was marked by messages from Social Crediters of Tasmania and other parts of Australia, of New Zealand, England and Canada.
The major address of the evening was given by Mr. Eric Butler, editor of the "New Times“. It dealt with Major Douglas's basic ideas; an extract — of the "New Times", giving the main points made by the speaker on this subject, will be reproduced in our next issue of "Social Credit".
A letter from Mrs. Douglas was read, in which she expressed her great satisfaction over the cable received from the French Canadian Social Crediters in Congress at St. Georges. She said further:
"Here (in England), we know nothing of 'stimulus', but much of the curtailment of production and the frustration and depression caused by the endeavour to reallocate purchasing power by taxation. As you sit around your table on the 18th, although you are — each one of you — conscious of the tremendous difficulties of your future work for Social Credit, yet you are also conscious of your power, and of your understanding, and of that glimpse of the truth that my husband's vision and work has given to us all, which makes us strong."
Among the other messages received from abroad and read at the "New Times“ Dinner, was a letter from Mr. Louis Even, Director of our Institute of Political Action. The letter gave to the Australian Social Crediters news of the Congress just held at St. Georges, and carried the following comment:
"Social Crediters of Australia have also their important event each year. It may be different from ours in its outward features; but surely proceeds from the same inspiration: the Douglas vision of a "Social Credit" world. A world where each and every individual may freely enjoy his share of the benefits accruing from life in association. "The more a disciple of Douglas grasps this far-reaching vision of the master, the more it occupies his daily thoughts, the more it becomes as a part of his soul, the more he wants it known and cherished by others, and the more also he is determined in his efforts to have the bright potentiality become a realization."
In this special issue of the journal, MICHAEL, the reader will discover who are the true rulers of the world. We discuss that the current monetary system is a mechanism to control populations. The reader will come to understand that "crises" are created and that when governments attempt to get out of the grip of financial tyranny wars are waged.
An Efficient Financial System, written by Louis Even, is for the reader who has some understanding of the Douglas Social Credit monetary reform principles. Technical aspects and applications are discussed in short chapters dedicated to the three propositions, how equilibrium between prices and purchasing power can be achieved, the financing of private and public production, how a Social Dividend would be financed, and, finally, what would become of taxes under a Douglas Social Credit economy. Study this publication to better grasp the practical application of Douglas' work. 
Reflections of African bishops and priests after our weeks of study in Rougemont, Canada, on Economic Democracy, 2008-2018
The Social Dividend is one of three principles that comprise the Social Credit monetary reform which is the topic of this booklet. The Social Dividend is an income granted to each citizen from cradle to grave, with- out condition, regardless of employment status.
Economic Democracy is a book to explain Social Credit in lessons presented in logical order so it may be easier to the reader to grab the main principles of Social Credit rapidly and somehow easily.
In This Age of Plenty deals with Social Credit, but it does not exhaust the topic. Social Credit principles address social and political matters, as well as, or even more so, than economics and will put civilization on a new course.
From Debt to Prosperity outlines briefly the economic analysis and constructive proposals known as Social Credit.
Rougemont Quebec Monthly Meetings
Every 4th Sunday of every month, a monthly meeting is held in Rougemont.
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