Diary for Tuesday, April 19, 2005

AAP General News (Australia)
04-18-2005
Diary for Tuesday, April 19, 2005
EVENTS LISTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER AND LOCAL TIME UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED


ADELAIDE


1030 - SA Families and Communities Minister Jay Weatherill to open Gallipoli: The South
Australian story. History Trust headquarters, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive. Contact:
Kate Walsh 0417 852 776.


BRISBANE
0915 - Launching of the world's first blood test for mesothelioma (cancer of the lining
of the lung after exposure to asbestos). Broadcast radio grabs available www.mediagame.com.au.

Contact: Kirsten Bruce 02) 9481 0782.

1000 - Indigenous Ambassador and entertainer Jimmy Little will launch CD: Building Skills
for Indigenous Governance (first in series Produced by The Learning Workshop). WuChopperen
Medical Service, Manoora (Cairns). Contact: Sue Muller 07 4041 0299 or 0407 112 523.

1000 - Neighbourhood Watch, Dennis Webb, will give cheque for $5000 to Red Cross Qld Executive
Director, Greg Goebel, for tsunami victims. Red Cross State Office, 397 Adelaide Street.

Contact: 3015 2444.

1000 - Preview the ProStrike 495, Haines Hunter to demonstrate the first Australian built
fibreglass boat for the lucrative dual fresh and salt water markets. Sea World Nara Resort,
Sea World Drive, Main Beach. Contact: Glenn Davidson 3287 4088.


CANBERRA


1000 - Singapore Tourism Board to present Changi artefact to RSL (Australian Capital Territory
Branch) in end of WWII Commemorations. RSL National Headquarters, Constitution Avenue,
Canberra. Contact: Amity Roche 02) 9487 3100 Kerry-Anne Smith 0414 594 019.

1030 - Launch of `Who's teaching Science?' - the report of a national survey of science
teachers, by parliamentary secretary and federal Member for Eden-Monaro Gary Nairn, President
of the ACDS, Prof Tim Brown and ex-president of ACDS, Prof David Finlay. BAMBI Conference
Room, Faculty of Science, Frank Fenner Building (42), Daley Road, ANU. Contact: Joanna
Mason 6125 3778.

1100 - Launch of Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Strategy report on Maritime Security,
ASPI Level 2 Arts House 40 Macquarie St, Barton ACT. Contact: 6270 5100.

1730 - Historian, Dr Michael McKernan will launch the book: Russian ANZACS in Australian
history, by Elena Govor. National Archives on Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT. Contact:
6212 3624.


MELBOURNE


1830 - Christie's auction of Australian, International & Contemporary Paintings including
John Perceval's `Nativity 1', Brett Whiteley's `The Meeting Place', and John Peter Russell's
`Portofino'. 9 Darling Street, South Yarra. Contact: Julie King 0412 666 300 Robert Parsons
0412 566 300.


PERTH


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SYDNEY


0900 - The Senate Community Affairs References Committee to hold public hearing on its
inquiry into services and treatment for people with cancer. Commonwealth Parliamentary
Offices, 8th Floor Charterbridge House, 70 Phillip St, Sydney. Contact: Gavin Marshall
(03) 9347 9533 or Elton Humphries 0416 277 031.

0915 - Opposition Leader Kim Beazley to visit Paddington Children's Centre. 30 Gordon
St, Paddington. Contact: Kate Hannon 0407 787 181.

0945 - The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family and Human Services will
hold its first public hearing for the Balancing Work and Family Inquiry. Parliament House,
Sydney. Contact: 6277 4566.

0945 - The National Coalition for Gun Control to launch new anti-handgun ad campaign.

Reception area, Saatchi & Saatchi, 70 George St, The Rocks. Contact: Dionne Moskow 0411
230 301 or Alexis Wilson 0402 401 689.

1200 - Burns victim Sophie Delezio will be one of six recipients of support dogs at the
Assistance Dogs Australia graduation. The Amphitheatre, Martin Pl, Sydney. Contact: Lisa
Llewellyn 0419 401 362 or Sean Brogan 0407 436 709.

1200 - Leading sporting identities including Olympic medallists and current rugby and
cricket Test players to support a national campaign calling for sports fees to be exempt
from voluntary student unionism legislation. The Darlington Centre, main conference room,
174 City Rd, Darlington. Contact: Toni Bush 0403 182 089.

1200 - Metcash Trading Ltd CEO Andrew Reitzer to speak on Independent Success at Australia-Israel
Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George St, Sydney. Contact: Hazel
Macrae 0423 615 147.

1830 - The Sydney Institute Annual Dinner, with Richard Tognetti, Australia Chamber Orchestra's
Artistic Director and Lead Violin, to speak on: From the End of the World - Thoughts on
Australian Artists at Home and Abroad. Grand Harbour Ballroom, Star City, Sydney. Contact:
9252 3366.


SPORT


SURFING - 2005 World Championship Tour - Womens -
Roxy Pro, Ravarua/Namotu-Fiji - to April 22
GALLOPS
Sale
Rockhampton
Scone
TROTS
Harold Park
Bendigo
Albion Park
Bunbury
GREYHOUNDS
Gosford
Warrnambool
Gold Coast
Gawler
Lismore
Horsham
Devonport
Ipswich



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