Obituaries Australia

The death of Mr. Nicholas Xenodohos (known as Mr. Nick) on August 4 at the age of 74 ended a veteran communist's life, and is deeply felt by his family, friends and comrades.

Nick, as he was known by most who knew him, came to Australia from Greece in 1910.

He first became interested in the labor movement as a young man and joined the Victorian Socialist Party in Melbourne.

During that period he actively participated in the anti-conscription struggles during the first World War.

He joined the Communist Party in the early 1930's after he moved to Sydney, and became active in such movements as the "International Class War Prisoners' Aid" and the "International Labor Defense".

During his early years in the revolutionary movement he translated many of the Marxist classics into the Greek language.

He was held in very high esteem by his union comrades and was made a life member of the Hotel Club and Restaurant Workers' Union prior to its amalgamation with the Liquor Trades Union.

Up until his death Nick remained a Communist devoted to the principles which were his life.

Tribune staff and the Communist Party extend their deep sympathy to Mrs. Nicholas, his son and three daughters.