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Post by Jason Mckerra on Apr 12, 2010 15:31:29 GMT 10
Groan, apparently you can lock me in as a definite to present, I'll just have to get writing this week.
I'll probably just reformat what I already have on Siminton and Camside, Judy seemed interested.
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Post by Bokonton on Apr 12, 2010 16:27:50 GMT 10
I know that it only leaves 5 days for delivery, but up until now I have had neither the 'access' to a flag nor a post office. Would it be worth it at all to send it, or would it arrive too late? I gate mucking up- and I'd rather not bother with the expense of sending the flag unless it will be able to 'attend', haha.
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Post by George on Apr 12, 2010 21:22:21 GMT 10
I've just returned from a quick pre-conference scouting trip to Dangar Island, which included dinner with Judy and her family.
And by "quick" I mean a journey up the freeway which should have taken 40 minutes, took all of 5 H O U R S.
At least I made it onto the island this time.
Eventually.
The venue looks good - and yes I heard that you've re-committed to deliver your presentation :-)
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Post by George on Apr 12, 2010 21:24:10 GMT 10
It's only 4 days now, which I think would challenge the powers of all but DHL or some other hideously overpriced commercial airfreight service to effect a delivery from Cornwall to Sydney in time...
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Post by Bokonton on Apr 12, 2010 22:36:42 GMT 10
4 days? Darn timezones. Hopefully I've learnt a valuable lesson- keep a spare flag on hand for all situations.
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Post by George on Apr 13, 2010 15:04:37 GMT 10
Conference media update: Our interview with Richard Aedy of Life Matters on ABC Radio National will be going to air live this Thursday (15th April), sometime between 9 and 10am Australian Eastern Standard Time. Those wanting to listen online can do so here: www.abc.net.au/rn/The interview will be available for download here: www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/
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Post by George on Apr 14, 2010 16:27:25 GMT 10
Conference media update:
A Sydney representative of Associated Press has confirmed that they will be joining us on Saturday.
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Post by George on Apr 14, 2010 16:34:32 GMT 10
*** FOR THOSE TAKING PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO DANGAR ISLAND ***
A train from Central Station in the city (Sydney) to Hawkesbury River Station leaves from Platform 8 (the Central Coast And Newcastle Line) at 6:45am and arrives at 7:45am (1hr exactly).
It can also be be joined at Strathfield, Epping, Eastwood and Hornsby stations.
The Dangar Island ferry shed (I hesitate to call it a terminal) is directly alongside the railway line, about 20 metres along the gravel roadway that runs parrallel with the tracks.
Ferry fares are paid to the captain. Try to have exact change, or close to it, as I doubt he could change a $50 note.
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Post by George on Apr 14, 2010 17:50:40 GMT 10
...and here's where we're going: Dangar Island is the dark tree-covered slope on the left. I took this picture from the ferry on Monday evening. The mountain at the back is called Little Wobby.
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Post by George on Apr 14, 2010 20:43:41 GMT 10
*** PRE-CONFERENCE DINNER - FRI 16TH APRIL ***
Myself, Jason, Paul Delprat and Stephen Szabo will be having dinner with Mark Dapin from The Sydney Morning Herald on Friday evening.
Anyone else who wants to come along is very welcome to join us.
WHERE: African Queen (traditional West African cuisine - doh!) 318 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville Ph: 9554 7047
WHEN:
8.30pm - 10pm. I'm picking Jason up from Sydney airport at 8pm, so we may be there closer to 8.45 depeding on traffic.
HOW MUCH:
$5 entrees $15 mains
African Queen is a BYO venue.
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Post by George on Apr 15, 2010 9:21:40 GMT 10
Here I am being interviewed by Jane Caro earlier this morning for today's Life Matters show on ABC Radio National:
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Post by George on Apr 15, 2010 11:46:38 GMT 10
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Post by George on Apr 15, 2010 18:33:21 GMT 10
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Post by Jason Mckerra on Apr 16, 2010 15:26:49 GMT 10
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Post by a1 on Apr 16, 2010 15:28:04 GMT 10
I've just emailed Dr. Lattas, as I am now unable to attend owing to an unexpected family event that requires my presence in Melbourne.
Apologies to all concerned, and I wish you all the best of luck.
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Post by George on Apr 16, 2010 18:11:51 GMT 10
Sorry to hear you can't make it.
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Post by George on Apr 16, 2010 18:12:54 GMT 10
Conference media update:
Jon Shapiro gave us a plug on Radio Eastern Sydney's drivetime show this afternoon.
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Post by George on Apr 16, 2010 18:15:29 GMT 10
Conference media update:
The team from Associated Press who are attending the conference tomorrow will also be visiting Dubeldeka and Aurora on Tuesday to shoot aditional footage for their story.
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Post by George on Apr 16, 2010 18:18:56 GMT 10
The team from Associated Press who are attending the conference tomorrow will also be visiting the Principality of Dubeldeka and Atlantium's Province of Aurora next Tuesday to shoot aditional footage for their story.
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Post by Peter on Apr 16, 2010 20:00:55 GMT 10
Whoa, I completely forgot it is today! I will stay up and watch your tweets. Good luck!
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Post by Bokonton on Apr 16, 2010 21:22:48 GMT 10
So did I... Good Luck indeed!
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Post by Jason Mckerra on Apr 17, 2010 22:14:17 GMT 10
Its over. I am so tired! Report on proceedings will be posted tomorrow.
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Post by George on Apr 19, 2010 10:07:42 GMT 10
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Post by a1 on Apr 19, 2010 14:02:06 GMT 10
Looks like it turned out well. That SMH article needs to be taken out and shot. And I used to have some faith in Fairfax...
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Post by George on Apr 19, 2010 15:28:29 GMT 10
It turned out brilliantly.
I'll post a full wrap-up here when I return from Aurora around Wednesday. I'm heading down there tomorrrow (via Dubeldeka) with Kristin and Rob from Associated Press.
Yes, the SMH article is a risible piece of crap. Fortunately it will be completely overshadowed by a number of more informed media stories over coming days and weeks.
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Post by George on Apr 23, 2010 7:05:57 GMT 10
Part 1 - General conference overview
I'm delighted and relieved to announce that after an exhausting and sometimes frantic final few weeks of preparation - following nearly 5 months of planning - the world's first-ever academic conference on micronations went off without a hitch last Saturday.
A small group of conference presenters and friends attended a pre-event dinner at the African Queen restaurant in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Marrickville on Friday evening, where they enjoyed the company of author and Sydney Morning Herald journalist Mark Dapin, whose best-selling book Strange Countryincludes a chapter about Australian micronations.
The following morning delegates gathered at Brooklyn, on Sydney's northern outskirts, to board the ferry to Dangar Island. They were delivered to the conference venue after a scenic 20-minute journey across the Hawkesbury River.
Media representatives from Globo TV (Brazil), the BBC (UK), Associated Press (USA/worldwide) and Fairfax News (Australia) were on hand to record proceedings, and many conference delegates were interviewed at at some point during the day.
The entire event was filmed by Paul Poet and his crew for Empire Me: New Worlds Are Happening, the 90-minute documentary about micronations and alternative communities, which is scheduled for release in October 2010 at the Berlin Film Festival.
The raw footage will be made available to conference organisers (hopefully prior to October, subject to the approval of the film's producers), and will be edited and made available for online viewing in due course. And by "due course" I'm thinking months, not days - so please be patient!
At the conclusion of the day's events I had the honour of awarding the Collar of the Auroran Order to conference co-convenor and driving force Dr Judy Lattas - after which delegates retired to the local bowling club for a well-earned beer (or three).
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