Friday 30 April 2004

Minister to Jones: stay brave and true, The Australian, 30 April, 2004.

Minister to Jones: stay brave and true: [1 All-round Country Edition]

Samantha Maiden, John Stapleton, Ian GerardThe Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 30 Apr 2004: 4.
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Veterans Affairs Minister Danna Vale wrote telling [Alan Jones] to "stay brave and true" yesterday, but faxed it by mistake to rival station 2UE, which Jones left in February 2002 to join 2GB. "Thinking of you Alan, and write to assure you of our warm support; and to add our names to the long list of all your friends," the correspondence on official letterhead stated.
[John Laws] said people should believe him about Jones's statements at the 2000 dinner party because other guests could back him up. "The statement, I'm telling you, was made," Laws said on his 2UE morning show. "So, it now seems that either Alan Jones or thePrime Minister is a liar."

Tuesday 27 April 2004

Labor honours pioneer leader, The Australian, 27 April, 2004. Page One.

Labor honours pioneer leader: [1 All-round Country Edition]

Michael Bachelard, John StapletonThe Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 27 Apr 2004: 1.
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As [Chris Watson]'s political descendants -- including Gough Whitlam, Bob Hawke and Paul Keating -- gather in Melbourne to celebrate the world's first national labour government, Jacqueline Dunn, 77, will remember her father and hope Mark Latham follows in his footsteps.
Paul Keating will launch historian Ross McMullin's book So Monstrous a Travesty, while Bob Hawke will unveil a plaque in the Treasury building where theWatson government was sworn in. Gough Whitlam will also attend and Mr Latham will address the ALP federal caucus inside Victoria's Parliament House, which served until 1927 as the national seat of government.
The co-organiser of the celebrations, senator John Faulkner, said Watson's government helped set up Australia's century-long political battle between Labor and non-Labor.

Watson's girl goes for Latham, The Australian, 27 April, 2004. Page One.

Watson's girl goes for Latham: [2 All-round First Edition]

Michael Bachelard, John StapletonThe Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 27 Apr 2004: 1.
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As [Chris Watson]'s political descendants -- including Whitlam, Hawke and Keating -- gather in Melbourne to celebrate the world's first national labour government, Jacqueline Dunn, 77, will remember her father and hope Mark Latham follows in his footsteps.
She says although her "doting dad" did not have a large number of friends, those he had were very loyal, including Billy Hughes. While Hughes, a former Labor prime minister who ratted on his party, is not remembered as fondly, his old mate Watson will be lauded today.
Paul Keating will launch historian Ross McMullin's book So Monstrous a Travesty, while Bob Hawke will unveil a plaque in the Treasury building where theWatson government was sworn in. Gough Whitlam will also attend and Mr Latham will address the ALP federal caucus inside Victoria's Parliament House, which served until 1927 as the national seat of government.

Monday 26 April 2004

University finds FAST way to put dads int he picture, The Australian, 26 April, 2004.

University finds FAST way to put dads in the picture: [1 All-round Country Edition]

Stapleton, JohnThe Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 26 Apr 2004: 16.
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THE pictures all tell a story. Young dads, old dads, hairy dads. Even ones with a few teeth missing. It's all part of DadPics, coming under the umbrella of FAST -- the Fathers and Schools Together project, which is aimed at primary schools.
[Tranter] says the response has been fantastic. She says a flyer sent out to the Mayfield East dads had 47 respond.
"The teachers are confident that the literacy workshops will give dads the skills and confidence to really get involved in the classroom," Tranter says.

4000 pay tribute at new London memorial - Anzac Day 2004, Honouring Our Heroes, The Australian, 26 April, 2004.

4000 pay tribute at new London memorial - ANZAC DAY 2004: HONOURING OUR HEROES: [2 All-round First Edition]

Stapleton, JohnThe Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 26 Apr 2004: 3.
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FOUR thousand Australians from myriad backgrounds -- -- backpackers, tourists, business people and expatriates -- gathered at thenew Australian memorial at Hyde Park Corner yesterday.
"To see so many young Australians here this morning, recognising the role of the Anzac tradition, and making sure that the Anzac flame stays burning bright into the future, gives me great hope that the Australian character is still there, and we're going to make sure that the memory of those brave soldiers is recognised into the future," Dr [Geoff Gallop] said.