LL:ART: US and China bring two options to Australia
The following article was published in "The Guardian", newspaper of the Communist Party of Australia in its issue of Wednesday, October 28th, 2003. Contact address: 65 Campbell Street, Surry Hills. Sydney. 2010 Australia. Phone: (612) 9212 6855 Fax: (612) 9281 5795. CPA Central Committee: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "The Guardian": <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Webpage: http://www.cpa.org.au> Subscription rates on request. ** The US and China bring two options to Australia WAR AND MORE WAR or PEACE AND TRADE Last week the Australian Parliament and the Australian people were presented with two entirely different perspectives and two virtually opposite courses of action. The speech of President George W Bush was almost entirely devoted to war and was peppered with references to "murderers", "committed killers", "terrorists", "outlaw regimes", "weapons programs", and the glory of past wars. "Our nations must confront the immediate threat of proliferation . We are preparing to search planes, ships, trains and trucks carrying suspect cargo, to seize weapons or missiles shipments that raise proliferation concerns", said George Bush. The speech by the President of the People's Republic of China(PRC), Hu Jintao, was devoted to peace, the development of trade and cultural exchanges. "I am convinced that China and Australia will shape a relationship of all-round co-operation that features a high degree of mutual trust, long-term friendship and mutual benefit, a relationship that makes our two peoples both winners", said Hu Jintao. There was no talk of war. In welcoming President Bush, John Howard, also drew upon past wars. He listed the supposed shared values of the US and Australia - the belief that the individual is more important than the state, that strong families are a nation's greatest asset, that competitive free enterprise is the ultimate foundation of national wealth, and that the worth of a person is determined by that person's character and hard work, not by their religion or race or colour or creed or social background. Howard went on to say, "Our two nations have fought in defence of those values". He listed joint Australia-US military campaigns beginning in 1918 up to the present day. He had nothing to say about the principles which determine the Australian Government's foreign relations with other countries, no mention of the United Nations. He welcomed Bush "as a standard-bearer for the values that we hold in common." In welcoming President Hu Jintao the next day, John Howard was much more formal. While characterising the Australia-China relationship as "mature and practical", he dwelt on the fact that "We are different societies, we have different cultures, we have different traditions and we have different histories and no purpose is served in pretending otherwise". Howard also attempted to pose as some sort of go-between in relations between the US and the People's Republic of China. He said, "Our aim is to see calm and constructive dialogue between the US and China on those issues which might potentially cause tension between them ." However Howard failed to say that Australia believes that there is only one China and that Taiwan is a part of that one China, yet this is a main issue of contention between the US and the PRC. Both Howard and Crean, who also had some words of welcome to both Bush and Hu, attempted to raise the issue of the alleged North Korean nuclear issue when introducing Hu Jintao. They are attempting to "line-up" the PRC Government to put pressure on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. President Hu was not drawn on the issue and did not mention the DPRK in his statement. The choices facing Australia could not have been presented more starkly than in the immense differences between the two addresses to the Australian Parliament. The choice of policy that Australian governments make now and in the future will determine whether Australia becomes a genuine partner on an equal basis with the countries of Asia or whether Australia remains no more than a mindless sheriff of the US doing its bidding against Asian countries. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:PR: RACNSW: police acted unlawfully at Ruddock protest
RACNSW MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday 28th October, 2003 POLICE ACTED UNLAWFULLY MAGISTRATE DISMISSES RUDDOCK HOUSE PROTEST CHARGE Magistrate Taylor at Hornsby local court on Monday dismissed a charge of assault on police arising from the controversial refugee protest at the then Minister for Immigration, Philip Ruddock's house on Saturday 19 July. Police had refused permission for the protest which went ahead after a Supreme Court judgement dismissing the police restraining action. On the day of the protest however a line of police blocked the protesters from reaching the vicinity of Ruddock's house. Three people were arrested at the protest after police stopped the march 50 metres short of Ruddock's residence. Two of the protesters were released with no charge, but police charged Mia Kriznic, 24, a union organizer, with assault police. Dismissing the charges against Kriznic today, magistrate Taylor found that police had not been acting lawfully in the execution of their duty. Talyor said it was clear, considering the Supreme Court judgement and all the evidence surrounding the events, that police had acted unlawfully by stopping the protest arbitrarily in Britannia Street. "The decision by the magistrate today totally vindicates the refugee protest," said Ian Rintoul, a spokesperson for the Refugee Action Coalition which organized the march on Ruddock's house. "We now expect an apology from the NSW police for their disruptive actions on the day and their attempt to undermine the democratic right to protest," he said. "We are very concerned with the possibility of political interference in the police decision to block the march. We will be writing to the police to get an explanation of their decision and to find out who was responsible for the moves to subvert the Supreme Court decision allowing the march on Ruddock's house." "We look forward to better co-operation with the NSW police in the future to safeguard and uphold the right to protest" said Ian Rintoul. "The right to protest has been under considerable pressure in recent days both at a state and federal government level. There has even been attempts to silence parliamentarians during the recent visit by George Bush. We hope this decision will remind the politicians that the right to dissent is an essential democratic right that cannot be minimized without being lost," he said. For more information contact; Ian Rintoul 0417 275 713 or Mia Kriznic 0423 593 344 . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Wipe the smile off John Howard's Face!
Do you want to wipe the smile off John Howard's face? Wills Branch of Socialist Alliance invites you to Curry to Kick Out Howard! Saturday 8 November, 7 pm Lazzat Kadah 61 - 63 Sydney Road Coburg * Tickets $25/$20 * BYO drinks Enjoy a lively evening with like-minded locals. And, at the same time, help launch the fundraising effort for the Wills Socialist Alliance Federal election campaign. We need several thousand dollars to run a really effective campaign in Wills. Our aim is that every voter in the seat of Wills knows our candidate, David Glanz and that Socialist Alliance stands for taxing the rich, money for health and education, not war, and defeating anti-union laws. Booking essential! Call Alison on 9386-5065 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] by Thursday 6 November. . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:ART: Editorial: Let us welcome Dr Hanan Ashrawi
The following articles were published in "The Guardian", newspaper of the Communist Party of Australia in its issue of Wednesday, October 28th, 2003. Contact address: 65 Campbell Street, Surry Hills. Sydney. 2010 Australia. Phone: (612) 9212 6855 Fax: (612) 9281 5795. CPA Central Committee: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "The Guardian": <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Webpage: http://www.cpa.org.au> Subscription rates on request. ** Editorial: Let us welcome Dr Hanan Ashrawi The decision of the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Lucy Turnbull to withdraw from events at which the Sydney Peace Award to Dr Hanan Ashrawi will be presented has highlighted a sickness in Australian society and it is not anti-Semitism. It is the racism of many who pursue the Zionist objective to occupy Palestinian lands and conquer its people. It is part of the hate campaign by some Australian politicians and sections of the media towards the Palestinian people. There is a strong Zionist lobby in Australia. The Lord Mayor claimed that Dr Ashrawi "is on record as one of the few members of the Palestinian National Council to vote against the Oslo peace accord and a two-state solution in the Middle East". It appears that the Lord Mayor was misinformed and overstepped her authority. She had not received the backing of the Sydney City Council when she withdrew her support for the award presentation. The Australian Jewish News backed her stand, as did the Deputy leader of the NSW Opposition Liberal Party who said, "The fact is that, as documented, Ashrawi is neither a moderate nor a peace activist." The fact is that Dr Ashrawi was one of the negotiators of the Oslo Accords, acting on behalf of the Palestinian Authority. She has condemned attacks that kill innocent Israeli citizens and supports the formation of a state of Palestine alongside Israel. Professor Stuart Rees, the Executive Director of the Sydney Peace Foundation said the Foundation's jury was unanimous in supporting her selection. Professor Rees strongly refutes claims that Dr Ashrawi is opposed to peace. He has come under enormous pressure to withdraw the prize and cancel Dr Ashrawi's visit. The Jewish Board of Deputies has formally called on NSW Premier Bob Carr, who has agreed to present the award, to reconsider his decision. The Zionist lobby has for many years accused anyone who makes a criticism of Zionism or the Jewish state of Israel of being anti-Semitic. This ploy is nothing more than a cover by which to smother and silence any criticism of Israel and the extremely reactionary, aggressive and racist policies and actions of its government. The extreme right Zionists claim to have a god-given right to seize the lands of Palestinians who have lived in Palestine for many generations, just as some Jewish families have also done. Their objective remains the creation of a Greater Israel - at the expense of the many thousands of Palestinians who have lived peacefully side by side with Jewish families for generations - until the Zionists created a racist and religious divide that led directly to the present conflict. The former British colonialists helped to create these divisions by promising the land to both Jews and Arabs. A statement by the Australian Palestine Human Rights Campaign says, "The reality is that the pro-Zionist lobby is opposed to any recognition of [the] positive Palestinian contribution. It is apparent from the vitriolic attack levelled against Ashrawi that they seem to struggle with any recognition of our humanity, of our achievements and of our commitments to the notion of peace." The state of Israel has been the aggressor in the region, launching the 1967 war against Egypt, Syria and Lebanon. The military forces of Israel invaded Lebanon for a second time in the 1980s. The present Israeli Government has renewed threats against Syria and recently bombed Syrian territory. It is the state of Israel that instigated a policy of assassinations of Palestinians and during frequent military incursions, killed many Palestinian civilians. This does not excuse the use by the Palestinian resistance of tactics that are aimed at Israeli civilians. Resistance against occupation and invasion is fully justified but tactics must be used that weaken the invaders rather than providing justification in the eyes of many for Israeli aggression and assassinations. Zionist racism must be exposed and opposed just as racism from any other quarter. The award to Dr Ashrawi is fully justified and her pending visit to Sydney to receive the award needs to be supported. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
LL:INFO: No Leftlink from the 3rd to the 7th of November
Dear Leftlink subscribers, Leftlink will not be sending emails from the 3rd to the 7th of November, inclusive. I will not be near a computer for this time. I have realised for a while now that Leftlink can't really continue in its current format. There needs to be a way for others to moderate the list. I have been moderating this list for four or so years now, and need to be able to share the load. This should enable messages to get out faster, although I don't see that there will be more of them. I think subscribers have been clear that there are enough, although I'm happy to have more direction on what an appropriate number of messages is. If you are interested in assisting (or discussing Leftlink's future) please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remembering that I won't be accessing emails from the 3rd to the 7th inclusive). In solidarity Alister Air Leftlink moderator -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Film night for new community garden
Rushall Gardens is a new community garden about to be opened next to Rushall train station in North Fitzroy. The garden will have about 60 allotments for people who don't have space to garden at home as well as communal areas: a tree orchard, worm farms, sitting spaces and space for workshops, herb gardens and more. We want to build this into a vibrant community garden but need money to buy things like tools, sleepers, trees, soil and insurance. We ask you to support us by attending this film night below showing Calendar Girls, where you can also find out more about the community garden. Calendar Girls: A Fundraising screening for Rushall Gardens, a new community garden in North Fitzroy Westgarth Cinema, 89 High Street, Northcote Wednesday November 12, 7pm $13/$10 con. Raffle, drinks and Nibbles on the night To book: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:URL: New poll on new workers' party
Dear Leftlink comrades, Could you please put the following message out on Leftlink: "The SP has a new poll on the front page of its web site (www.socialistpartyaustralia.org). It's on the question of a new workers' party. Please visit and vote once. "The results of the previous main poll on whether socialists should support the jailing of Hanson and Ettridge were: Yes, let her rot in hell - 39.2%; No, she broke an unjust law, ALP/Libs do worse - 34.09%; Not sure - 8.52%; No, she's a political prisoner - 18.18%. "The SP's position on the new poll can be read in 'Feature on the new workers' party debate' on our web site (use search engine) and our position re Hanson jailing is outlined in as editorial in the latest issue of The Socialist (article also on line)." Thanks Stephen Jolly, for SP -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:INFO: JA Mentoring: Its Official!
Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce that the JA Mentoring Project, BREAKFREE which has been in the pipeline for many years now, is finally going to be officially recognised. Petersham TAFE NSW has committed a teacher to deliver their "Mentoring in the Community" to the first group of JA mentors. Margaret Goninan was so enthusiastic when she heard about the project that she is starting this Tuesday, October 28th! Margaret has been teaching the course inside prisons, and is eager to change the culture inside because she has seen first hand how damaging it can be. Starting at 5:30 this next Tuesday 27/11/03, Margaret will lead us through six three-hour sessions which will cover all three modules of the TAFE "Mentoring in the Community" course. Success!!! She says to us: "I'll probably go really quickly, as I don't want to bore the old hands. I reckon I can find a way to get to the nuts and bolts to bring the new ones up to speed and go more deeply into the complexities of what you have done so far. I really don't mind how many people you get together - sounds like the more you train, the more you'll have for your project. Looking forward to getting together. " Margaret COME AND JOIN US ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON!! 5.30 start for 3 hours. More about mentoring on our website on page 3 of the new FRAMED magazine now being distributed. We are now preparing for a Graduation Ceremony/party, tentatively scheduled for Friday 5th December. We have approached Peter Garrett to be part of it. He was in the western desert for "Shine the Light" but said he supported our work. COME AND JOIN US ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON!! 5.30 start for 3 hours. Six weeks long course. The more in the stronger we are to make the challenge to change the culture. Justice Action 65 Bellevue St, Glebe, NSW 2037, Australia P.O. Box 386, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] voice: 61-9660 9111 fax: 61-9660 9100 Please log into the Justice Action Web site, designed and sponsored by Breakout Design & Print, exercising good corporate citizenship: http://www.justiceaction.org.au http://www.breakout.net.au/ . -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Philippine trade unionist speaks in Melbourne
Bitter-sweet: the story of Philippines sugar workers resisting the Empire Featuring: Ariel Guides, Philippines unionist and leading activist from Freedom from Hunger Coalition in Negros, Philippines 6.30pm Thu Oct 30 Seminar Rooms 1 & 2, Level 7, Storey Hall, RMIT, 344 Swanston St Negros was once called the 'Sugar Bowl' of the Philippines, supplying a large share of the sugar market. But since the 1980s, tens of thousands of Negros sugar workers have defended their livelihoods from US agribusiness pushing sweeteners derived from genetically-modified corn, sugar dumping by the EU and Australia, and stepped-up exploitation at the hands of the big cane growers. Theirs is a heroic story including land and granary occupations that interconnects the daily struggle against hunger with the global struggle against the US corporate empire, the ages-long labour of workers on the land with the Brave New World of GM crops, and the hard reality of trade liberalisation with the utopian fantasies of neoliberalism. Ariel Guides is a leader of the Negros BMP (Solidarity of Philippines Workers) and the Freedom from Hunger Coalition, actively involved in grassroots organising with 22,000 sugar workers and their families. Sponsors: Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific (ASAP), Sydney Social Forum, Globalism Institute (RMIT), Maritime Union of Australia (Vic), Catholic Commission for Justice, Development and Peace, Socialist Alliance Victoria -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Marxist educational: The state and capitalist democracy
Marxist Educational Series: 'The state and capitalist democracy' 2pm Saturday November 1 Resistance Centre Level 5, Druids house 407 Swanston Street Melbourne Registrations in advance are required as there is some recommended reading. Ring 9639-8622 to register. Organised by the Democratic Socialist Party -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDS: 44th Peace and Justice Candle Light Walk
44th Peace and Justice Candle Light Walk around Government House from
8.00 PM Friday 7/11/03 - Treaty - Bill Of Rights - NO SA NUCLEAR DUMP
The 44th Candle Light Walk for Justice & Peace is on Friday 7th
November, 2003, in Adelaide. Walkers gather from 7.30pm for an 8.00pm
start. Feel free to use the item in italics below as a template for your
publicity for the Justice & Peace Candle Light Walk in support of a
Treaty, a Bill of Rights and NO SA NUCLEAR DUMP.
JUSTICE & PEACE CANDLIGHT WALK: "Australians can show their support for
a treaty with Australia's Indigenous peoples. Candles will be lit for
justice and peace advocating an Indigenous treaty on Friday 7th
November, 2003, and then on the following first Friday of December to
celebrate the eightieth (80th) anniversary of the Ngarrindjeri petition
to the Governor of South Australia in December 1923. The walk will
continue on the first Friday of the month throughout 2004. Walkers can
gather with candles at Government House from 7.30.PM for an 8.00PM
start. The walk aims to protect Ngarrindjeri culture, spiritual beliefs,
lands and waters via a Treaty & Bill of Rights, and to stop any nuclear
waste dump on traditional lands, and from affecting the environment."
Candle Light Walks are held in Adelaide at Genocide Corner in front of
Government House on the first Friday of the month. These walks express
the concern of those who wish justice for Indigenous peoples. There's an
opportunity to listen to Ngarrindjeri, and other Indigenous Elders speak
on issues affecting their people. The microphone remains open for anyone
to offer their thoughts on current issues, to sing a song, or to share
stories of struggle. Please feel free to attend, and show support for a
Treaty with Indigenous people, a Bill of Rights, justice and peace, as
well as opposition to any nuclear dump in South Australia.
Another monthly Candle Light Walk is to begin in Sydney, and soon Candle
Light Walks in other States may follow. Don't worry if it will just be a
small group of you to start with as Vincent Lingiari said: "from
little things big things grow" ! Respect Indigenous people's traditional
land and waters. Light a candle and walk for justice and peace. Join the
Indigenous call for a TREATY.
Respect Indigenous rights. Recognise Ngarrindjeri culture and spiritual
beliefs. Look after the Coorong and its wildlife. Protect this unique
Australian wetland. Look after Lake Eyre. Conserve this unique cultural
environment. Protect its cattle and tourist industries.
NO SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP
For further information contact the organisers and register your fax
number or e-mail address.
DONATIONS: Ngarrindjeri Justice Fighting Fund c/: BANK SA - BSB 105-165
A/c No. 015569840
Ngarrindjeri Contacts:
Victor Wilson - Kalparrin Community at Murray Bridge - email:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
{W} 85 324 940 / FAX 85 325 511 / mob. 040 718 2353;
Pastor Ken Sumner - Raukkan Community Council - Co-ordinator
{W} (08) 85 740 096 / {Fax} (08) 85 740 096;
Tom Trevorrow - Ngarrindjeri Land and Progress Association - e-mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
website: http://ngarrindjeri.tripod.com/
www.ngarrindjeri.com
{W} 85 751 557|657 / FAX 85 751 448
*
THE CANDLE LIGHT WALK HAS AN ON-LINE FLYER AT:
http://www.country-liberal-party.com/pages/adelaidemob.htm - [there are
companion sites at: http://peaceliberation.tripod.com/index1.htm
and http://peaceliberation.tripod.com/pages/intro.htm ]
Support the Justice and Peace Candlelight Walk at 8.00 PM on 7th
November, 2003, around Government House, Adelaide, and oppose any
nuclear dump in South Australia, by walking in your State/Territory
around your local government domain to advocate a Treaty with Indigenous
people.
P.S. If anyone in other States (or the TERRITORIES) is interested -
please give the Ngarrindjeri Land and Progress Association (NLPA) an
email/phone call. We hope that there will soon be monthly walks all over
Australia EVERY first Friday...
JOIN IN A CANDLELIGHT WALK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE & AN INDIGENOUS TREATY
- MEET ON FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH ON GENOCIDE CORNER AT YOUR
GOVERNMENT HOUSE WITH A LIGHTED CANDLE AND WALK AS ONE TO END GENOCIDE
AND TO CALL FOR A TREATY VIA A BILL OF RIGHTS PLEASE ADD YOUR
ORGANISATION'S ENDORSEMENT TO THE LIST BELOW WHEN YOU RE-SEND THIS
E-MAIL:
original message
" Dear all, ...
I think the concept of the Candlelight Walks in the evenings is just
brilliant. So yes, Candlelight Walks on the evening of
Invasion/Australia Day."
In solidarity always, Maureen Riches-Brown
Defenders of Native Title - Victorian ANTaR
Ballarat Branch
-Original Message-
From: Len Lindon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: The Bigger Picture <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, 11 January 2001 16:09
Subject: Re: Press Release: Candle Light Walk for Justice, Peace &
Treaty via a Bill of Rights - 26 January - Genocide corner, North
Terrace, ADELAIDE Twelve candlelit walks aro
LL:DDV: SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AFRICA TODAY
October 27 ,2003 Father Michael Lapsley to speak on SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AFRICA TODAY Next year will be 10 years since the ANC government was elected in South Africa. What are the issues facing post-apartheid South Africa, and what are the social justice, human rights and development challenges for the African continent today? As a young priest in South Africa in the 1970s, Father Michael Lapsley became actively involved in the struggle against apartheid and joined the ANC. This put him into conflict with the hierarchy of the Anglican Church and brought him to the attention of the apartheid government. While in exile in Zimbabwe in 1990 he was the target of a letter bomb attack in which he lost both hands and an eye. His story is told in "Priest and Partisan: A South African Journey," published by Ocean Press. It is the story of how a deeply religious man grappled with his commitment to pacifism in the face of what he came to see as one of the greatest crimes against humanity --the apartheid system. Today Michael Lapsley is the director of the Institute for the Healing of Memories in Cape Town and has traveled extensively through Africa. Thursday November 6 at 7pm AVI, Kerr Street, Fitzroy All welcome. Light refreshments provided. For details phone Ocean Press on 9326 4280 360 Victoria Street North Melbourne 3051 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Melbourne solidarity events
AAWL Email News Important solidarity events coming up: Tuesday 11 November at 10 am March for a Fair Go - Stop work & rally Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street Carlton South Organised by: VTHC Sunday 16 November at 7:30 pm Freedom Night=20 featuring JOHN BUTLER TRIO & EVEN The HIFI Bar, 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne Organised by: Asylum Seekers Resource Centre & RAC Cost: $25 / Free entry for refugees workers change the world - Australia Asia Worker Links PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au ABN: 82 920 590 967 Assn No: A1318 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
