uranium mining

Lindsay Jones - 00:09:34

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Lindsay Jones
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00:09:34

Lindsay Jones reflects on being in opposition to the Bjelke-Petersen government, participating in the anti-Springbok demonstrations in Toowoomba, the right to march, the anti-uranium movement, and remembers supporting land rights at the second ALP Conference in the 1960s when others were not interested.

Greg Moran - 00:02:11

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Greg Moran
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00:02:11

Greg Moran discusses living in the northern suburbs of Brisbane and the sectarian underpinnings of life in those days. He recalls starting work as a clerk in the Queensland Railways, a full union shop, and remembers joining the ALP, Brisbane Young Labor, at age 17 in meetings at Arch and Kathy Bevis' house where there was a big focus on issues like anti-uranium and anti-nuclear power.

Errol Hodder - 00:46:45

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Errol Hodder
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00:46:45

Errol Hodder discusses issues relating to uranium mining, the AWU award coverage of uranium miners and Nic Bos' and Terry Mellifont's opposition to the AWU on uranium. He points to long-standing political and industrial jealousies between the AWU and Trades Hall Unions.

Bob Henricks - 00:41:16

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Bob Henricks
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00:41:16

Bob Henricks recalls attending anti-nuclear rallies and Hiroshima Day functions as well as organising the biggest union supported rally in King George Square, Brisbane, calling for the banning of mining on Fraser Island with Jim Cairns, John Sinclair and Pat Mackie among the speakers and 5000 people.

Bob Henricks - 00:35:42

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Bob Henricks
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00:35:42

Bob Henricks discusses the issues of 1960s and 1970s including anti-uranium, Springboks, Vietnam moratorium, street march bans, and opposition to Bjelke-Petersen. He describes hiding incendiary bombs for the Springbok game. 

Kevin Carroll - 00:12:52

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Kevin Carroll
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00:12:52

Kevin Carroll talks about his involvement in anti-uranium protests.

Walter Threlfall - 00:50:39

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Walter Threlfall
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00:50:39

Walter Threlfall describes the union involvement in wider social and community issues in North Queensland.

Tony McGrady - 00:47:55

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Tony McGrady
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00:47:55

Tony McGrady discusses uranium mining in Queensland and his support of it. He notes the ALP conference where the three mines policy was abandoned.

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