INCLUDES LETTER TO UNESCO D/G FEDERICO MAJOR,
LETTER TO US INTERIOR SECRETARY BRUCE BABBITT
Dear People,
After the events of last week at Jabiluka, which resulted in a number of
letters to Unesco Director-General Federico Major and World Heritage
Committee Chair His Excellency Ambassador
John Hallam
Friends of the Earth Sydney,
Suite 15,
1st Floor, 104 Bathurst Street,
Sydney, NSW, 2000.
Fax(61)(2)9283-2005 ph(61)(2)9283-2006.
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The Australian Government has just nominated ex-Foreign minister, Gareth
Evans, for the
John Hallam
Friends of the Earth Sydney,
17 Lord street, Newtown, NSW, Australia,
Fax(61)(2)9517-3902 ph (61)(2)9517-3903
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Dear people,
The World Heritage Committee last night wimped out completely, failing to
take any notice whatsoever
PLEASE DO THIS ONE UP TO SEPTEMBER 1, WHEN THE GLOBAL FAX CAMPAIGN KICKS IN
ACTION ALERT PLEASE FAX TO EVERYONE
FAX HOWARD, DOWNER, BEAZLEY, BRERETON
Dear People,
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on nuclear weapons and Y2K, on
Thursday 12 Aug.
The resolution, as negotiated between
Please Reply to Abolition 2000 at:
[EMAIL PROTECTED],
Http://www.abolition2000.org.
Dear Friends and Activists,
Please allow me to introduce you to Abolition 2000, a global network
comprised of more than 1420 organizations in 90 countries calling for a
treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons.
RE: NPT REVIEW SAMPLE LETTER TO DOWNER.
Dear All,
This is the sample letter which Claire and I am hoping you will be able to
send to our beloved Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer, and our
Prime Minister re the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference
April 24 to May 19th,
AUST SHOULD FOLLOW NZ EXAMPLE ON N-WEAPONS
In response to remarks by Prime minister Howard yesterday that Australia
should recognize there were 'differences' between Australia and NZ over
foreign policy, the Australian Peace Committee and Friends of the Earth
have called on the Australian
John Hallam
Friends of the Earth Sydney,
17 Lord Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia, 2042
Fax (61)(2)9517-3902 ph (61)(2)9517-3903
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http://homepages.tig.com.au/~foesyd
PALM SUNDAY 16/4/2000 PRESS RELEASE
STATUE OF LIBERTY, NUKE MISSILES, OUTSIDE PMS OFFICE.
Activists dressed as
John Hallam
Friends of the Earth Sydney,
17 Lord Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia, 2042
Fax (61)(2)9517-3902 ph (61)(2)9517-3903
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AUSTRALIAN PEACE COMMITTEE/FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
A SMALL STEP FORWARD FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT?
In an area that's
John Hallam
Friends of the Earth Sydney,
17 Lord Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia, 2042
Fax (61)(2)9517-3902 ph (61)(2)9517-3903
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/newslink/nat/newsnat-6jun2000-47.htm
This Bulletin: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 13:09 AEST
John Hallam
Friends of the Earth Sydney,
17 Lord Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia, 2042
Fax (61)(2)9517-3902 ph (61)(2)9517-3903
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WILL THE ARGENTINE REACTOR BE A LEMON?
An anonymous engineering assessment of the research reactor built by
AUSTRALIAN ACTIVISTS AMONGST 1O STILL HELD IN MAXIMUM SECURITY US PRISON
FOR STAR WARS PROTEST
ON BEHALF OF NIC, STUART AND ALL OTHER JAILED ACTIVISTS WE ASK THAT YOU
TAKE A MOMENT TO CONTACT THE US EMBASSY IN YOUR STATE AND TELL THEM THAT
YOU OPPOSE STAR WARS, SUPPORT PEACEFUL PROTEST AND
John Hallam
Friends of the Earth Sydney,
17 Lord Street, Newtown, NSW, Australia, 2042
Fax (61)(2)9517-3902 ph (61)(2)9517-3903
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http:www.sydney.foe.org.au
http://sydney.foe.org.au/nuclear/index.html
Dear Everybody,
On 30/31 of this month, Donald Rumsfeld and Colin Powell
STOP STAR WARS PROTEST
4PM JULY 30
UNITED STATES CONSULATE CNR MARTIN PLACE/CASTLEREAGH ST, SYDNEY
4PM JULY 30, US CONSULATE, ST KILDA ROAD MELBOURNE
US Secretary of State Colin Powell and Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld
will be in Canberra at Parliament House, trying to persuade the
1. Dalai Lama opposes use of force (UPI)
NEW DELHI, India, Sep 17, 2001 (United Press International via COMTEX) --
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has urged the United States not
to use force in retaliation against the terrorist strikes on New York and
Washington.
In a letter
IMMEDIATE USE 25/10/2001
WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER
'NOT IN OUR NAME'
NO-WAR RALLY FOR PEACE
12 NOON SUNDAY NOV.4
At 12 noon, Sunday November 4th, (the last Sunday before the election),
commencing at the Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park North,the Sydney-based
NO-WAR (Network Opposing War and
WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER
Bombing and invading one of the poorest countries on earth, a country which
since the late 70s has known nothing but war, will do nothing to eliminate
terrorism. It is more likely to ensure that the appalling events of
september 11 happen again.
There is a real danger
PRAYER VIGIL FOR PEACE
SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER
7.00 PM-9.OO PM
MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY
FOR PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL OF ALL FAITHS AND OF NONE
BRING PRAYERS, SONGS, POETRY, CANDLES, INCENSE, FLOWERS, PETALS, PRAYER
WHEELS AND YOURSELF, AND PERHAPS A BLANKET TO SIT ON AND SHARE
A TIME WITHOUT SPONSORS,
PLEASE REPLY TO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The following statement concerning the proposed replacement for Lucas
Heights nuclear reactor is seeking endorsement by organisations worldwide.
To sign the statement please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or fax 61-2-9261-4588
Hiroshima Never Again. No Nuclear War. Peace March Rally.
Saturday August 10.
Assemble 12 noon
Town Hall Square
March departs 12.30 pm.
Rally 1.00pm Belmore Park.
No US attacks on Iraq, China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, Libya, Syria
Wars Create Refugees
Authorised by Hiroshima Day Committee
PO
Dear Parliamentarian, Trade Union, Church group, Town Council, or
Community group,
The following letter, based on the case of Ali Bhaktiari, is soon to be
faxed to Phillip Ruddock, and members of the government and opposition.
It has the signatures of the ACTU, the NSW-Trades and Labor
SENATE INQUIRY ON IRAQ MONDAY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT NOW
TELL THE LABOR PARTY: SAY 'NO' TO FIRST STRIKE ON IRAQ
Dear Everyone,
On Monday, the Democrats will introduce into the Senate a motion calling
for the establishment of an inquiry into policy on Iraq (see motion below).
A motion urging that
Teach In
Monday Sept 23, 6pm
Carslaw Lecture Theatre 273
Sydney University
Speakers:
Margaret Reynolds
President, United Nations Association of Australia
The UN Charter, the UN Security Council and US threats to invade Iraq
Dr Paul White
Researcher, Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution,
NO WAR ON IRAQ
ATTENTION NEWSROOMS, CHIEFS OF STAFF
IRAQ EVENTS IN SYDNEY
PRESS CONFERENCE
10.30AM SEPTEMBER 27
PARLIAMENT HOUSE MEDIA CENTRE
Chaired by Arthur Chesterfield-Evans
Andrew Ferguson
Senator Kerry Nettle
Rev. Ray Williamson, (National Council of Churches)
Keysar Trad
PROTEST
IMMEDIATE USE 25/9/2002
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIAN PEACE COMMITTEE
CAMPAIGN FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND DISARMAMENT (CICD)
PEOPLE FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT NSW
OZPEACE
REGIME CHANGE IN WASHINGTON?
THE WMD DOUBLE STANDARD
Australian groups opposed to nuclear weapons today said
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/10/16/1034561164432.html
CIA warned of attack 14 days before
By Mark Riley and Tom Allard
October 16 2002
The Central Intelligence Agency issued an intelligence report listing
Bali among possible targets of a pending terrorist attack just two weeks
before the
ACT NOW TO STOP WAR WITH IRAQ THIS CHRISTMAS
Dear Everyone,
We are coming to the Christmas season, when most people go on holiday or
spend time with their families.
Most of us will be trying to take a break from the usual round of
frenetic activity.
Unfortunately, this means that the holiday
IRAQ PEACE VIGIL
AT TOWN HALL EVERY FRIDAY IN JANUARY PLUS CHRISTMAS EVE, 5.00-8.30PM
If War Breaks out, Please Assemble at Town Hall on the day that bombs
start falling or the next day if it happens late in the day
NO WAR ON IRAQ!
NO AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT!
The Walk Against the War
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIAN PEACE COMMITTEE
CAMPAIGN FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND DISARMAMENT (CICD)
BRERETON IS RIGHT: AUSTRALIA MUST TAKE TOUGH STANCE AGAINST IRAQ WAR
Australian peace groups today congratulated Laurie Brereton, former ALP
foreign affairs spokesperson and
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT WAR WITH IRAQ?
There are a number of things that you can do to stop war with Iraq.
1)You can use the sample letter below, plus the press releases,
rewritten in your own words and HANDWRITTEN NOT TYPED AND NOT PRINTED,
to Prime Minister John Howard, Opposition leader
ATTN CHIEFS OF STAFF, NEWSROOMS
11.30 for 12noon Friday 24/1 Top of World Square Project
PURPLE RIBBONS FOR PEACE LAUNCH
20M PURPLE RIBBON TO HANG FROM CRANE AT WORLD SQUARE PROJECT
What would bring Parliamentarians, Church leaders, Trade Union leaders,
the Arts community, and others to the
MEDIA RELEASE *** MEDIA RELEASE *** MEDIA RELEASE
January 23, 2003
Anti-war sentiment rises as Howard sends troops off to war
Anti-war protesters confronted Prime Minister John Howard as he
farewelled HMAS Kanimbla from Sydney today, bound for the Gulf,
carrying an unknown number of
MEDIA ALERT
DISTINGUISHED AUSTRALIANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST WAR ON IRAQ
A media conference series on the impending war
Presented by the Walk Against The War Coalition
The Howard government is sending further Australian troops to prepare to
invade Iraq, ignoring public opinion, the vital need for
IMMEDIATE USE 5/2/2003
SENATE MOTION ON IRAQ WELCOMED
The Australian Senate has given the government both barrels on Iraq in
a motion now under debate that censures the government for
forward-deploying troops without revealing to the people of Australia
the commitments on which that
WALK AGAINST THE WAR COALITION
MAIN PEACE ACTIONS
THURSDAY 13 MARCH PARLT HS MEDIA CENTRE -
Press Conference Parliament House Media Centre 11am
Stuart Rees, Wendy Lambourne, CPACS, Sydney University (Hosted Ian Cohen
MLC)
Contact Peter Murphy0418-312-301, John Hallam 9567-7533
FRIDAY 14 MARCH
NEWSROOMS PLEASE PUT IN YOUR DIARY
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCERS PLEASE PLUG TILL 13 APRIL
ORGANISATIONS PLEASE DISPLAY PROMINENTLY
WALK AGAINST THE WAR COALITION
PALM SUNDAY RALLY FOR PEACE
ASSEMBLE 1PM BELMORE PARK (OPP CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION)
STOP THE WAR
BRING THE TROOPS HOME
A family-friendly
Dear All,
The below is an announcement from the office of Senator Bob Brown
that the Greens are pushing for a Senate inquiry into the claims that
were made about weapons of mass destruction immediately prior to the
war with Iraq.
It is now clear, if it was not always so, that these claims were a
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH NEEDS YOUR HELP TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM NUCLEAR
WEAPONS AND WAR
DONATIONS TO FOE SYDNEY ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
Friends of the Earth Sydney has played a vital part in saving the
world from the threat of nuclear weapons and war, the greatest threat
to ecosystems worldwide.
Over
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH NEEDS YOUR HELP TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM NUCLEAR
WEAPONS AND WAR
DONATIONS TO FOE SYDNEY ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
Friends of the Earth Sydney has played a vital part in saving the
world from the threat of nuclear weapons and war, the greatest threat
to ecosystems worldwide.
Over
Dear friend,
Following is a call to action to protest George W Bush's visit to Australia.
Please consider endorsing this call and urging your local peace
group/union/community organisation to consider endorsing the call
also.
You can add your endorsement by emailing the Stop the War Coalition
media release *** media release
September 16, 2003
Stop the War Coalition
GIANT PROTEST AGAINST BUSH VISIT
Anti-war and human rights activists are preparing a giant protest
against US President George Bush when he visits Australia in late
October.
A meeting last night of 60 people representing
National Convergence on Canberra to stop Bush
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.stopdubya.org
Thursday 23 October Canberra
Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday 22 October at 5pm
Meeting Monday 7pm 13 october, Monday 7pm 20 October Spanish Club, 88
Liverpool Street
Call to Action
George W. Bush is set to address
media release *** media release
October 14, 2003
Stop the War Coalition
Harry Quick MHR and Fr Brian Gore to address
anti-Bush protest in Sydney
Harry Quick, ALP MHR, and Father Brian Gore from the Columban Mission
will be among the keynote speakers at a protest in Sydney on October
22 on the
Stop the War Coalition
MEDIA RELEASE *** MEDIA RELEASE
January 30, 2004
Anti-war activists' prison sentence hypocritical
Dr Will Saunders and Mr David Burgess, the two anti-war protesters
who painted No War on a sail of the Sydney Opera House last year
were today sentenced to 9 months'
Media Alert
Stop the War Coalition
February 13, 2004
Huge turn out for anti war meeting expected
Almost a thousand people will attend a Sydney anti war meeting this
Sunday (6pm, February 15, 2004) on the first anniversary of the
global stop the war mobilisations.
John Pilger and Andrew Wilkie
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