Notices
Brown Nose Day
Defence Minister Hill has edged closer to Prime Minister Howard in the race for the coveted Australian Anti-Bases Campaign Brown Nose of the Year Award. This follows his announcement in Singapore of in principle agreement with the United States for a new military base that could see thousands of US military personnel training in Australia.
According to awards' host Tug Dumbly, John Howard is still the clear favourite to win the Brown Nose of the Year for outstanding achievement in going all the way with the USA ahead of five other nominees including most of his Cabinet.
The awards, based on a Walkley Award winning cartoon by Bill Leak, The Australian, will be presented in a gala of comedy, music and foreign policy on Sunday, July 4 from 4-7pm at Sydney's Gaelic Club, with Tug Dumbly, Andy Clockwise, Bertie Blackman, Morgan, plus Urthboy and Ozibatla from The Herd, and Professor Mike McKinley.
The nominees for the three awards include:
| Award |
Nominees |
Achievement |
| Brown Nose of the Year |
John Howard; Mark Vaile; Robert Hill; Alexander Downer |
for outstanding achievement in going all the way with the USA in 2003/4 |
| Brown Nose Hall of Shame |
John Howard; Philip Ruddock; Kim Beazley; Peter Reith; Rupert Murdoch |
for lifetime achievement in grovelling to a foreign power |
| Up Your Nose Award |
Mark Latham; Andrew Wilkie; Kerry Nettle; Dave and Will the Opera House 'No War' Painters; and the one million Australians who marched for peace in February 2003 |
for outstanding defiance or exposure of the USA and its sycophants by local activists |
Vote online
www.anti-bases.org
The Chaser
Do you get the Chaser?
From the team behind the Logie winning TV series CNNN, the Chaser is Australia's satirical newspaper. You can get it, if you look hard, in some bookshops and newsagents.
But to really get it subscribe to a special MUA discount online at www.chaser.com.au. (Quote promo code MUA on the subscribe page.) Got it?
Wanted! History Detectives
Have you uncovered new and significant information on a puzzle from the past?
Do you have a fascinating story which sheds light on an important historical event or character of interest to all?
History Detectives is an ABC TV series premiering this year that will take an investigative approach to Australia's past up to the 1970s. We'll investigate stories ranging from family secrets to old crimes.
If you have a story of interest, please write to us at:
ABC TV History
PO Box 9994
Sydney 2001
Or email historydetectives@your.abc.net.au Or visit our website: www.abc.net.au/historydetectives Or Telephone (02) 8333 3338
$10,000 scholarship
The SEARCH Foundation is calling for applications for the Denis Freney Memorial Scholarship.
You can receive up to $10,000 for research, writing or cultural projects which are judged to make a contribution to the labour and progressive movement.
Applications are invited from people currently engaged in (or about to commence) a research, writing or cultural project.
The SEARCH Foundation will award scholarships to assist with costs, with priority to projects which have good prospects of publication or other public use, but without access to other funding.
SEARCH is an independent, non-profit foundation established to promote social justice, environmental sustainability, and the development of a more democratic and egalitarian society. Suitably qualified applicants should contact SEARCH for detailed application guidelines.
Applications must be received by July 10, 2004.
Tel (02) 9211 4164
www.search.org.au
Sinking
I am embarking on the groundwork research for a book the Sinking of the S/S Lake IIIawarra.
As the officer of the watch on that fateful night in January 1975, I still have some very vivid memories of the events as they unfolded, and feel that now is the time for the "Quill to be sharpened" as they say.
I therefore call on any past or present members of the MUA who were on board the Illawarra at the time and may be able to give me an insight to their memories of the event and the way in which their lives have been affected since that time.
This story DOES need to be written if for no other reason than to publicly record a part of our maritime history. Contact:
Winton Knowles
1 Coster Place
Frenchs Forest
NSW 2088
We Bulk Bill
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Call the Workers' Health Centre today on 9749 7666
Or check out their website: www.workershealth.com.au
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