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Pine Gap Protest
5-7 October 2002 Ozpeace |
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Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AUSTRALIA This October 5-7 there is a massive action happening up at Pine Gap by people from all over Australia who object to being a part of this US war
fighting scheme and who say:
Pine Gap is a military spy base for the United States located in the middle of Australia. It has been here since the 1960s and has played a major role in many US military operations (including the Gulf War and the current "War on Terror"). It will be an integral part of the proposed US star wars system enabling the US to dominate and control space. Its very existence on Australian soil makes us complicit in the military strikes of America and makes us a nuclear target. We don't want it. Help us expose it and shut it down this October. (See also Pine Gap - the enemy within ) desert camp - national convergence on Pine Gap Come along and tell the United States we won't play their war games. Expose the Gap Pine Gap: the low down for activists and independent media makers: There are national actions planned for the US military base at Pine Gap just outside of Alice Springs. The dates of the protests are 5,7 October. There are groups organising from all over the country in small ways and big. Mass transport is being coordinated from most capital cities. Some groups are lining up trainers
to assist people to know what they are going to, how to form affinity groups, etc. Medical teams are being organised. Legal teams are being sought. Raging Grannies are tuning up their voice
boxes. Students are working out their latest chants. People are looking in the back shed for their tents. Its a happening Buses being organised from most states; camping site in town (approx $28 for 3 days camping fees) or possible bush camp options; BYO food, drink, tents, music, theatre, anti-war passion. Below are some things you may want to check out: Contacts:
South Australia: Victoria: New South Wales: ACT - Canberra: Western Australia: Northern NSW Queensland: 2. camping and other accommodation for the protests: Where are we staying?:
there are many accommodation options in Alice Springs. But to clarify, here's the go for the "official" protest situation from my reading: There is a central Bush Camp
and a Town Camp
being organised for the protests. Different state organisers are making different arrangements for their bus loads. For example, the buses from Melbourne and Adelaide are organised to take
people to the Bush Camp, and the buses from Sydney are going to the Town Camp. For those who wish to stay in the Town Camp, this
will be in established camping grounds attached to the Airport Motel (formerly known as The Gap Review Resort). Their number is 08-8952 6611. Bookings essential (costs around $30 for three
days?). For the Bush Camp there may be a small cost to assist with supplies - to be confirmed. If you wish to book in there or have further questions, let the Alice Springs coordinating
office know: (08) 8952 4686. Emma from the Alice office has asked that any mass travellers inform the Alice organisers of where their mob will be staying as there are limitations on
the numbers who can fit in both the Bush and Town camps
. But you are welcome to make other accommodation arrangements in Alice Springs instead if you wish. Organising alternative
accommodation is your own responsibility however.There are also other motels and back packer accommodation in Alice Springs. One alternative to
look up if you want other options is:
http://www.ntholidays.com/nt_te_accomSearch.asp
. Please note, organisers are not responsible for finding individuals suitable accommodation
- this is DIY stuff. 3. established e-groups working on this now: Defending Peace: this group was set up over a year ago to start working towards Pine Gap and on nuclear weapons and other security matters. It has been small with only peace and anti-nuke activists who are already working on the issues involved, but has since broadened slightly. If you are interested in working full on on the protest for October and want to be in touch with those who are doing that around the country, this is the one to approach about joining. 4. get the propaganda
Friends of the Earth (FOE) have a pamphlet called: "Star Wars 2020" which explains missile defence and advertises the protest action at Pine Gap. PDF - can download and print off - A4 double sided leaflet. Available soon on the FoE web site: www.foe.org.au (National Campaigns section or see link below) Medical Association for Prevention of War (MAPW) have just released missile defence briefings and some members are planning to attend. All information and html & PDF files of the factsheets are on the web site. There are two collaborative (non-group specific) pamphlets available also:
Also a PDF suitable for web sites or printing off. 5. get informed
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