Key note speaker Clinton Fernandes, author of Island off the Coast of Asia, will discuss in depth the US economic, political and military agendas in Australia, and US-Australia alliance. He argues for Australia's economic independence and an independent foreign policy. Clinton Fernandes is a former Australian Army officer who served in the Australian Intelligence Corps. Today he is Professor of International and Political Studies at the University of New South Wales.
Dear IPAN members and friends
INVITATION TO 164 EUREKA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Thursday 28 November, 6pm. - MUA Auditorium
Key note speaker Clinton Fernandes, author of Island off the Coast of Asia, will discuss in depth the US economic, political and military agendas in Australia, and US-Australia alliance. He argues for Australia's economic independence and an independent foreign policy. Clinton Fernandes is a former Australian Army officer who served in the Australian Intelligence Corps. Today he is Professor of International and Political Studies at the University of New South Wales.
Continuing the struggle for Australia's Independence and the fight for workers' and democratic rights.
All welcome.
Details below.
Bookings for dinner essential.
Organised by Spirit of Eureka, an affiliate of Independent and Peaceful Australia Network.
EUREKA REBELLION 165TH ANNIVERSARY
"Continuing the struggle for Australian Independence and the fight for workers' and democratic rights"
Join us for dinner and discussion to celebrate the 165th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion and the continuing struggle for a just, democratic, and independent Australia.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
MUA Hall
46-54 Ireland Street
West Melbourne
(3 minute walk from North Melbourne Station)
Doors open at 6.00pm
Buffet style meal: vegetarian available
SPEAKERS
Clinton Fernandes - Professor of international and political studies. Author of several books including What Uncle Sam wants - US Foreign Policy objectives in Australia and Beyond and Island off the Coast of Asia.
Joan Coxsedge - Long-time political, social justice, and anti-war activist, artist, writer, and former Victorian MP.
Dave Kerin - Long-time working class union activist, involved in many workers' struggles for justice, democratic rights, and independence.
Speakers start 7.00pm
$20 waged, $10 unwaged/concession
Beer, wine, soft drink - purchase from bar.
PLUS
Raffle Fundraiser. All funds raised donated to West Papuan independence movement.
Presentation of the annual "Spirit of Eureka Award"
For catering purposes, dinner bookings are ESSENTIAL!
BOOKING OPTIONS:
1) Book and pay online thru Eventbrite: https://eureka165.eventbrite.com.
2) Contact us directly to book your ticket and pay at the door on the night (CASH ONLY!) email: [email protected]
Please book as early as possible. Table bookings (10ppl) available - contact directly to book.
Organised by Spirit of Eureka (Victoria)
https://www.spritofeureka.org facebook.com/spiritofeureka Email: [email protected]
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