Issue No 34 | 08 October 1999 | |
NewsRooting and Rocking for the Republic
Supporters of the Republic a chance to play their part in the coming weeks, starting with a trivia night in Sydney's west hosted by Roy and HG and culminating in a major concert at the Metro featuring Jimmy Little and Karma County.
ROOTING FOR THE REPUBLIC - THE FINAL FLING WITH ROY & HG Republicans and really informed players will gather at the Parramatta Leagues Club on Thursday October 14 at 7pm for a final fling at the 'pre' Republic Cup featuring Australia's doyens of trivia and conversation Rampaging Roy Slaven and His Excellency HG Nelson. The dynamic duo are being supported by the very estimable Tony Squires, the always inspirational Sandman and the very lovely Richard Fidler who will be the evening's Master of Ceremony. "In honour of our forthcoming republic we feel it is appropriate to put aside politics and engage in a night of culture and quizzing," announced His Excellency HG Nelson. "We are making an early start in creating the intelligent republic by filling the minds of our best and brightest with our knowledge of all things trivial." The trivia night will see over 300 people gather to test their knowledge and show their support for an Australian republic. With only weeks before the final vote we may finally get to answer the question - how bright are those republicans? The winners will receive The Republic Cup, a trophy specially designed to reflect the best in Australian ingenuity and culture and an all expenses paid tour of some of the high spots of the local district of the Republic of Parramatta, which is hosting this pre-eminent of republican events. "Intelligent fun, with Aussies together, in close with an Aussie on the top is what being a republic is all about", added Roy. "On one evening in Parramatta we shall be trying to create that feeling of overwhelming joy that we are all going to feel late in the evening on November 6. It will be like being transported through time to one of the great moments of our collective history as a people, and as a nation." "No true believer should miss it," added HG. Bookings can be made through Ticketek on 9266 4800 or Ticketek Box Office at Parramatta Leagues Club on 8833 0798 Yes. It's Time Living legend Jimmy Little will join Karma County at Sydney's Metro on Friday October 29, for the "Yes. It's Time" concert. There will also be a forum involving Opposition leader Kim Beazley, actor Lucy Bell and comedian John Doyle All proceeds from the night will go to East Timor relief organisations including the union aid agency, APHEDA. Tickets are on sale from the Union Shop or the Metro. If you'd like to help by selling a book of ten tickets, click below. Become a Founder The ARM's Founder book will be on display at both functions. Supporters of the republic can enter their names in the book, will which will be kept as an historical record of the Referendum.
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