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Greatgriffith Gazette greatgriffithgazette � Published by the Registrar Edited by Freda McLennan Volume 5 Issue 12 14/1 0/77 I D ◄ t THE MINISTER FOR SCIENCE, Senator J.J. Webster, recently visited the University. Here the Vice-Chancellor, Professor F.J. Willett, introduces him to the Chairman of the School of Science, Fish-eye view of Colin Aggett taking Professor R.D. Guthrie. this photograph on the lawn near Humanities. If that's really the way fish see things, it becomes easier to understand Jaws. New $90,000 machine just being installed in the Central Chiller Plant is one of the largest of its kind in Brisbane. In the first instance it will s�rve the new Australian Environmental Studies and Science II Buildings. Later it will provide air-conditioning and cooling services for the University office building and lecture theatre complex. The total On the other hand, this fish eye lens cost of the Central Chiller Plant is $300,000. view of the Neville Matthews sculpture has considerable charm. rn~rnrn rnrn rnmmrnmrnu1 Griffith Environmental and Conservation Organisation is a university-based community service organisation. Its aims are to further public interest in and awareness of environmental issues, and to take part in responsible actions regarding conservation and environmental issues. After much careful thought and discussion, about the uranium issue, members of the organisation have agreed that the mining and export of Australian uranium must not proceed until there has been widespread, lengthy public debate and discussion. We feel that the discussion to date has been minimal and very one-sided: the uranium debate has only begun. We wish to point out and stress our reasons for opposing the mining and export of Australian uranium: 1. We believe that the mining of uranium may contribute to the possibility of a devastating nuclear war. The first Fox report states that "The nuclear power industry is unintentionally contributing to an increased risk of nuclear war. This is the most serious hazard associated with the industry." (p.p. 185) 2. We believe that the mining and export of uranium may inadvertantly contribute to nuclear terrorism. The first Fox report found that "Terrorism is a real danger, and one likely to have international consequences" and that nuclear terrorism "appears technically and organisationally feasible .•. " (p.p. 178). Reactors and processing plants could be threatened and/or terrorists could detonate crude nuclear bombs, and/or release highly toxic, mutogenic, radioactive materials. 3. We believe that the stringent safeguards on mining and export of uranium which would be required to curb the threats of terrorism and nuclear weapons proliferation would necessarily mean the erosion of basic civil liberties (freedom of speech etc.). 4. We believe that the mining and export of Australian uranium will add to the mounting stockpiles of dangerous, long-lived radioactive wastes. The first Fox report stated that "It is almost universally agreed by governments and by the nuclear industry that those wastes must be disposed of in such a way that they will remain isolated from the biosphere for hundreds of thousands of years. While experiments have been going on for many years no method of disposal which clearly will satisfy this requirement has been proved." (p.p. 177) 5. We believe that proposed plans for "protection" of Aboriginal land rights in the proposed mining areas are inadequate and have been made without proper consultation with the aboriginal people of the affected areas. The second Fox report stated that " •.. owners of the Ranger site and the Northern Land council (as now constituted) are opposed to the mining of uranium on that site," (p.p. 9) We feel it is essential that the wishes of the aboriginal people be respected. 6, The first Fox report found that uranium mining "would probably generate a substantial rate of return on the capital invested. However its contribution to net national income and employment opportunities would be relatively small" (p.p. 82,83) We feel that the serious problems associated with the mining and export of Australian uranium far outweigh the minor employment and economic benefits. 7. It has become apparent that nuclear power generation is not as feasible as it once appeared. Ralph Nader, in his book "The Menace of Atomic Energy" finds that many countries are already reducing their projected dependence on nuclear power because of unforseen financial problems, technical problems and public opposition. It appears that the mining companies wish to mine Australian uranium quickly, while there is still an overseas market for the material. We believe that foreign multi-nationals should be discouraged from hasteful development of such a deadly resource when the benefits from mining are short-lived and questionable. 8. The first Fox report recommends that "there should be ample time for public consideration of this (the uranium inquiry) Report, and for debate upon it." We believe that uranium mining should not be allowed until there has been such debate. To date there has not. In light of the gravity of these points, we encourage every member of the public to exercise their democratic rights and participate in public debates, discussions and forums on the uranium issue. Because of the need for such activities, Griffith University is organising a strike/teach-in to be held on Thursday 20th October, on the Griffith University campus. The purpose of the activity is to encourage public discussion and awareness of the uranium issue. Films, speakers, singers and an open forum are planned. All members of the public are invited, and urged to participate. Furthermore we urge people to attend an important film: "The War Game", which depicts a simulated nuclear attack on Britain. This film will be shown free of cha�J� on the 13th and 14th of October, at 8.00 p.m. in the Griffith University Cinema. We also encourage people to attend 1.... ~lC Uranium Mobilisation Rally on 22nd October at 10.00 a.m. in King George Square. Scott O'Keeffe (Ch�irperson) ********************************************************************** * Ron Degenhart (Secretary) * * * UNIVERSITY CONCERTS * Tony Pear Treasurer) * * * * THE SERIES ◊F THREE LUNCH-TIME CONCERTS ON Representing G.E.c.o. * * * OCTOBER 12TH, 19TH AND 26TH HAVE BEEN ARRANGED * *************************************************** * * BY A UNIVERSITY WORKING PARTY, WITH SPECIAL * * HELP FROM THE GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, * * * * MR, SID PAGE, * ************************************************************************************************************************ GUMS, The Griffith University Music Society, is now established **CONCERTS** on a formal footing and busy bringing more music within reach of Pdttt..lcla. Bltown, Sop1ta.no the University's music lovers. LeJ.>ley de Voyl, Ha.1tp-l>ic.ho1td Their present activities range from tape-listening sessions to 12.35 p.m. Griffith University instrumental practice sessions. Cinema Wednesday, October 19th Among the activities under consideration are possible group Mu-l>ic. by PURCELL, CARISSIMI, lessons for several instruments - guitar, flute, recorder and MONTEVERVI ANV MARCELLO. violin are under consideration. ---------==--------=----============================= BRISBANE WIND PLAYERS President is the Vice-Chancellor, Professor F.J. Willett, (MARTIN WOOLLEY, CONDUC'rOR) Vice-President is George Brennan (Humanities, First Year Student), 12.35 p.m., Griffith University Cinema Secretary is Val Rolley, and Treasurer is Bill Abrahams. Wednesday, October 26th Mu-l>ic by HANVEL, FARKS and LACHMER u.ELCOME CONTRIBJT◊R LICLC◊ME TO JENNY MUSIL, NEW DRAFTSWOMAN IN SITE AND BJILDIM:;S WHO PREPARED ALL THE HEADLINES IN THIS ISSUE OF THE 'GGG' COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELWWSHIPS AND THANKS TO f\CIL THYER, WHO HAS MADE SUCH A BIG CONTRIBUTION The A.V.c.c. has appointed ProfeBBOP R.D. IN GIVII\G ◊LR HEADLINES A PROFESSIONAL TOUCH FOR THE PAST FEW GuthPie ae one of its PepPesentatives on YEARS, the AustPaZian Nominations Committee foP JENNY IS DOIM:; THE PART-TIME DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECn.RE AT THE the CommonweaZth SahotaPehip and FeZZowship �IT, WHICH INVOLVES THREE NIGHTS A WEEK AT LECn.RES AFTER PZan. WORK, FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS SHE HAS WORKED IN ARCHITECTS' OFFICES IN BRISBANE, =========================-=---------=----------------------==---------------------------=-=========-======================-----------------------------------=----==---------------======-=-----=======-====----------------------------------------·-· Nagoya University and other Japanese ;Jn1versities had also shown interest in the idea of Australian undergraduate science students spending part of A Brisbane initiative in education will in the long run be of benefit their course of study in Japan. to trade between Australia and Japan. At present there are schemes to enable Professor R.D. Guthrie, Chairman of the School of Science at Griffith Australian students to visit Japan: the University recently visited Japan to seek reaction to a novel four Mitsui Foundation takes several Australian year undergraduate study programme in which science will be combined students to Japan each year, and also the with a study of the Japanese language. Australia-Japan Business Cooperation Committee. There are other schemes such as Rotary backed Students undertaking this course would spend about three months in schemes etc. the vacation between their third and fourth years in Japan, in Japanese laboratories and industrial development undertakings. Many exchange and
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