Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Leading up to and on the 1st. WP Events in Syd/Melb/Canberra/Perth

Apologises for any left out at this stage.
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West Papuan National Flag Day.  1st December
On the 1st December in 1961, the Morning Star flag (the West Papuan National flag) was flown for the first time officially beside the Dutch Tricolor.  The Dutch were finally about to give the West Papuan people their freedom. 

However it is one of the great tragedies that at their moment of freedom it was cruelly crushed and West Papua was basically handed over to Indonesia in 1963.

Fifty eight years later, the West Papuan people are still struggling for their right to self-determination. Supporters around the world on the 1st December raise the West Papuan flag in a show of support for the West Papuan people.

As individuals we can also contribute to raising awareness about West Papua on the 1st December.
By wearing a West Papuan t-shirt or badge or writing articles/opinion pieces for your church/trade union newsletter. 
All these simple actions will help raise the issue of West Papuan in the minds of the Australian public.



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Canberra
Insights on West Papua 
by Pacific Institute

Date And Time  Thu., 28 November 2019  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT 
Location  Hedley Bull Building, Lecture Theatre 2 130 Garran Road Acton, ACT 2601 View Map
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Description ABSTRACT
This panel discussion brings together diverse voices and scholarships to support and highlight the ongoing debates and struggles of West Papua. 



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In Sydney
Friday 29 November  
West Papuan flag  raising in Sydney -Friday 29th November
The Inner West Council will raise the West Papuan Nation Flag on its Leichhardt Town Hall  (Corner of Marion and, Norton St Leichhardt NSW 204) on Friday 29th November at 10am.  Normally  its raised on the 1st December but council will be closed that day. There may be other flag raisings in Sydney (I’ll probably be out of town on the 1st ) but if any come to light will inform people. Or if anybody having an event please share.
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also on the 29 November 
 Global Day for Climate Justice
Details    Global DAY FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE – SYDNEY




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Friday, November 29
Rockin 4 West Papua Sydney 2019
Friday, November 29, 2019 at 7 PM – 11:55 PM
The Hideaway Bar 156 Enmore rd, Enmore 2042
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Adelaide SA
 1st Dec function in Adelaide


The Australia West Papua Association (SA) inc
Invite you to celebrate the Anniversary of West Papua’s Declaration of Independence at a fundraising lunch , afternoon entertainment and an update on the recent turbulent events. 


      
At The Box Factory, 59 Regent Street Adelaide
From 1 p.m to 5p.m. on Sunday  1st December 

Welcome address at 2p.m. followed by Melanesian feast and Islander cultural performances   

Food , Tea & coffee will be provided,  kindly assisted by members of the Pacific Islanders Community.     B.Y.O. drinks.  
Raffles and Silent Auction will be held as part of the Fundraiser
 RSVP to info@awpaadelaide.com   or phone Dave on 0408345593 by c.o.b. Thursday 28/11/2019 essential for catering and seating


The Box Factory is a disability access friendly venue


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Melbourne

Launch: 'We have come to testify' CD & booklet

DateThursday, 28 November, 6pm to 8pm
Venue: Blak Dot Gallery, 33 Saxon Street, Brunswick
Public transport: Tram 19 from Elizabeth Street, Melbourne


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 Rockin' 4 West Papua Global tour, Melbourne

DateSaturday, 30 November, 4pm till late
Venue: Central Club Hotel, Swan Street, Richmond
More information: 
Facebook event: Rockin' 4 West Papua Melbourne 2019
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West Papua Global Flag Raising day, Melbourne and Ballarat

DateSunday, 1st December, 2pm to 5pm
Venue: *** AMENDED*** now at Flagstaff Gardens, 311 Williams Street, Melbourne
More information: Facebook eventWest Papua Global Flag Raising Melbourne 2019 and West Papua Global Flag Raising Ballarat.


NOTE: Ballarat event starts at 10.30am, at Ballarat Trades Hall, Camp street, Ballarat.
Join the Melbourne West Papua community to celebrate Global Flag Raising Day in the pleasant surrounds of the gardens directly opposite the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in St Kilda Road, Melbourne. We will also commemorate the 180 lives lost since the uprising in the last 5 months.


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Perth
Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 4:30 PM – 6 PM UTC+08
Mary Mackillop Centre 16 York St, South Perth WA 6151, Australia 
Hosted by Free West Papua Campaign Australia https://www.facebook.com/events/471911840095506/ 
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