The W.A. Typographical Society was formed in 1888. In 1900, the title was changed to the Typographical Industrial Union of Workers. In 1916, the union became part of the federated industry and the name of the Printing Industry Employees' Union of Australia, Western Australian Branch, Industrial Union of Workers, Perth was adopted. In 1966 the Amalgamated Printing Trades Employees' Union of Australia and the Printing Industry Employees' Union of Australia amalgamated to form the Printing and Kindred Industries Union (Australia), which in turn amalgamated with the Automotive, Food, Metals and Engineering Wokers' Union as its Printing Division in 1995.
From the description of Records. 1896-1996. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221997599
