[recoznet2] Language

2000-02-28 Thread Peter McGrath
emails framed in such language. Yours Sincerely Peter McGrath At 05:22 PM 2/29/00 +1100, David Sjoberg wrote: Karen, you inadvertantly hit the nail on the head when you said there is one law for them and one for us,I imagine you probably get the "special treatment " cliche, arse-about as we

Re: [recoznet2] Appeal for letters! (long)

2000-01-14 Thread Peter McGrath
At 10:37 AM 1/14/00 +1100, you wrote: Dear Trudy and Guys Apologies for any isult given, BUT. Having spent 7 years working with young people who are living rough i do not agree with you on this one trudy. While I find it slightly abhorent that we consider jailing people this young

Re: [recoznet2] Reminder about posts

2000-01-13 Thread Peter McGrath
Yes Sir! No problems at all! Also how is your mum. Hope it all went well and our prayers for her were answered? At 10:01 AM 1/14/00 +1100, you wrote: I would like to remind everyone (myself included) to clip all unnecessary material from answering posts.

[recoznet2] Blushing?????

1999-12-21 Thread Peter McGrath
Trudy Why would you be blushing when the guys merely mirror the truth. This group does revolve around a small number of people and you are one. I for one add my thanks for your unstinting efforts. To all, Seasons greetings and a safe and satisfying New Year. Hope to see you all at the

Re: [recoznet2] ATSIC election in chaos

1999-12-14 Thread Peter McGrath
Hi All Isnt this a pathetic way to disenfranchise people. The pollies talk about Aboriginal self determination but then expect the Leaders of the community to meet Anglo requirements of behaviour before they are allowed to be self determining. I have written to Wee Johnny and his minister

Re: [recoznet2] New ABS data shows homeless problem out of control

1999-12-02 Thread Peter McGrath
Hi trudy et al Thanks again for this service. My reply is to pose the Question why does it always seem that no matter who comes to power spending gets focused on symptom management rather than problem causes. Wee Johnny said just the other day that peoples actions against the WTO conference was

Re: [recoznet2] Please contact your county farm bureau aboutIndustrialHemp!

1999-11-23 Thread Peter McGrath
Yeah Rod!!! Woohaa you tell em mate! Thankyou Or maybe he thinks that all of us may be smokers considering we believe in Justice -- Peter F McGrath Po Box 7136 East Brisbane Qld 4169 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- RecOzNet2 has a page @

Re: [recoznet2] Moving on

1999-11-08 Thread Peter McGrath
I realize that this letter will get me flamed, however! My understanding is that this discussion group is for discussions of relevance to reconciliation with Australias first peoples. At least that is the reason why i subscribed. While i hold much sympathy with the debate on both sides of the

[recoznet2] Re:Politicians

1999-10-01 Thread Peter McGrath
Why does everyone refer to politicians as the (Honorable)? Having just read todays reports on Qld being made safe from the depredations of land grabbing natives by the actsof our (honorable) politicians. I am disgusted to see the Tag used by such as these Peter F McGrath Po Box 7136

Re: [recoznet2] Don't forget! ABC TV at 8:30 pm Tuesday!

1999-09-28 Thread Peter McGrath
Had a bad night last night and was forced to miss the doco. Does anyone else live in Brissie and record it. Trudy and Rod Bray wrote: ABC TV Inside Story Welcome To Australia Tuesday September 28, 8:30pm Award-winning film-maker John Pilger returns home to Australia to witness the

[recoznet2] reconcilliation

1999-08-16 Thread Peter McGrath
Hi to all in the group and thanks for your postings. Just have a couple of thoughts to put up and see if they get any response. Interested in how people feel about this. I have spent the last ten years working in australia on community development and justice and equity projects and am wondering

Re: [recoznet2] Latham/Pearson speeches at the Brisbane Institute

1999-08-03 Thread Peter McGrath
Hi trudy yes please At 03:44 PM 8/4/99 +1000, you wrote: I have a copy of the transcript of the speeches made by Mark Latham and Noel Pearson at the Brisbane Institute. If anyone would like a copy (148 KB) let me know and I will forward it. SPEAKERS: MR MARK LATHAM, MP

[recoznet2] Reply to Mr P McGrath

1999-06-29 Thread Peter McGrath
You guys aren't going to believe it but check this out. A real actual reply to a letter to a pollie. Sorry if I sound excited but this is my first ever real reply as opposed to a form letter acknowledging receipt Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 15:21:52 +1000 From:

[recoznet2] maps

1999-06-10 Thread Peter McGrath
Hi all. Help. I had a Emap of aboriginal clans in queensland. the file has corrupted and i have had it so long that i have lost the location(url) for it. can anyone help? I talk to many people about land issues so it is a much loved and used document. Peter F McGrath Lab Advisor

Re: [recoznet2] The Age: Reflections on a referendum

1999-01-02 Thread Peter McGrath
Hi Trudy Doesn't all this remind you of a magicians sleight of hand. The name of the game appears to be misdirection. I am wondering what we are going to find out about after all this furor is over. What did get pushed through parliament while we looked elsewhere? At 03:24 PM 11/5/99 +1100,