Showing 50 results

Archival collections
Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit With digital objects
Print preview Hierarchy View:

Various documents

This document includes twenty-six separate documents.

  1. Campaign material by FOET (Friends of East Timor after the Nobel Peace Prize had been presented to Bishops Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta. Cannington, Australia. 1996. The flyer reads, “East Timor Calls for freedom after the Dili Massacre killings continue to this day” It has a photo of a man who was one of 471 men, women and children gunned down and beaten to death during a peaceful protest at the Santa Cruz cemetery and on the days that followed the 12 November 1991.

  2. A photograph at the Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. ETAN grassroots lobbyists together with Senator Russell Feingold, who stands at the right (red tie), during Lobby Days. In November 1992, Senator Russell Feingold took over from the powerful Republican Senator Robert Kasten who strongly defended USA military support for ABRI. Senator Feingold felt that part of his victory was because of Timor-Leste, and he became a strong and consistent supporter of Timor-Leste in Washington.

  3. A photograph of Bishop Nobuo Soma, Chairperson of APCET, was deported by the Malaysian government because of his attendance in the APCET II, Nov. 14, 1996. Photo at the time of his. arrival in Kanaai International Airport in Osaka, Japan.

  4. A photograph of students reflection on East Timor at University Paris 7, France. Reflection on the situation in East Timor, by French and Timorese students at the Science Faculty. 1996.

  5. Two photographs from Sri Lanka in 1996. Both photos include protesters to free East Timor.

  6. Three photographs from Sri Lanka of the protesters who are out in the rain but continue their protest. 1996.

  7. A photograph of Sri Lankan activist Freddy Gamage Abuhamy joining a discussion in Sydney. 1996.

  8. A photograph of Freddy Gamage Abuhamy in Sydney. 1996.

  9. Two photographs from a short story book launch in Sri Lanka with Freddy Gamage and José Ramos Horta. The second photo is of the two men hugging.

  10. A flyer entitled, “Manifestatie Oost Timor” on December 10th, in front of the Indonesian Embassy. 1996. | The flyer is in Dutch.

  11. A page with four photographs. Nobel Peace Prize Manifestation, Indonesian Embassy, The Netherlands. Manifestation in front of the Indonesian Embassy to celebrate the Nobel Peace Prize for Bishop Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta. Speakers: Yvette Lawson (Komitee Indonesia and Jose Amorim Dias | 2 pages

  12. A photograph of Jacinto dos Santos who is giving a talk on torture by Indonesian military in Osaka, Japan. 1996.

  13. Two photographs. The first is of Ceu Federer at a peace rally in Hiroshima, at the anniversary of the Atomic Bombing. Hiroshima, Japan 1996. The second us of Odidlia Victor speaks in Osaka about her clandestine activities.

  14. A photograph of Doctor Andres McNaughtan during detention in Malaysia, following closure of International Solidarity Conference with People of East Timor.

  15. “Conference on East Timor Attacked” by Max Lane, Green Left Weekly. November 1996. | 2 pages.

  16. “Press release on Conference on East Timor in Kuala Lumpur” authorized by Dr. Sanusi Osman, official conference spokesperson, 9 November 1996. | 2 pages.

  17. A newspaper article entitled, “You broke the rules, PM tells detainees” which is about the APCET - Conference and expulsions from Malaysia. November 1996.

  18. “Exiled Timorese Leader to Speak on ‘Oil, Invasion and Genocide’” May 7th, 1996.

  19. Newspaper article published in The Netherlands entitled, “No Arms to Indonesia!” | in Dutch.

  20. A fold up document entitled, “Pelosi direitos do Povo de Timor” [Translation: For the rights of the people of East Timor] It gives the history of East Timor and with their conflicts with Indonesia. | 5 pages and entirely in Portuguese.

  21. A flyer for a March for a Free East Timor created by the Friends of East Timor on November 10th, 1996.

  22. A flyer published in Australia in regards to their election and to vote for candidates such as the Greens, Australian Democrats, and those Independents and Individuals from other political parties who support genuine self determination for East Timor - a United Nations supervised referendum. 1996.

  23. “Violence against women in East Timor under the Indonesian Occupation and Suggested Measures to be Taken” Petition to the United Nations Special Committee of 24 by the Free East Timor Japan Coalition. July 23, 1996. Petition prepared by Kiyoko Furusawa and Jean Inglis and presented by Susan Einbinder. | 8 pages.

  24. “Tuba-rai metin - Firmly Gripping the Earth” at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. A multi-media installation which memorializes those who have died in the recent history of East Timor. Tuba-rai metin combines Timorese performance with weaving, architecture and contemporary sculpture. 7 - 24 November 1996. | 2 pages.

  25. British Coalition for East Timor: “BCET supporters gather in Coventry” April 1996.

  26. “East Timor: Its future in the Asia Pacific public education Conference” June 21-24, 1996. Sydney, Australia.

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various documents

This document contains twelve separate documents.

  1. A photograph entitled, “Collective Demonstration - Paris, France” April 1999: We see Antonio Dias (Senior activist for Timor) with his wife Jo in the middle. At the right we see Anne Tréhondart (now head of Triangle, the main French NGO active in East Timor)

  2. A photograph entitled, “Collective Demonstration - Paris, France” April 1999: Ten years after the massacre at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, dozens of solidarity people march in Paris to ask attention for Democracy and Human Rights in Asian Countries, such as: China, Tibet, Burma, Indonesia and East Timor.

  3. East Timor Action Network / San Francisco: “To Resist is to Win” Statements by Xanana Gusmao, Leader of the East Timorese Resistance. 1998. | 15 pages.

  4. A booklet entitled, “Kampanye Justisa Ba Timor Lorosa’e - Livrinho Atu Fo Hatene” [Translation: In Kampang, Justice or Timor-Leste - it would be Liverinho] | 7 pages, in Bengali

  5. A page with three photographs entitled, “Rally with speakers - Stockholm, Sweden” 24 April 1999: Rally in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm. Organized by the Swedish East Timor Committee and members of the Movement for a free Acheh (GAM). Main speaker was Mrs. Eva Zetterberg, at that time MP for the left.

  6. A photograph entitled, “Demonstration and media - Indonesia Consulate, New York” 17 July 1999: Journalist Allan Nairn addresses one of many demonstrations held across the street from the Indonesian Consulate in New York City.

  7. A photograph from across the UN in New York City in August 1999.

  8. A photograph entitled, “(Before referendum) Chicago” 1999: ETAN chapters across the United States joined in the effort. This sign was carried on a bicycle pulled trailer through Chicago.

  9. A photograph entitled, “(before referendum) Across from the UN, New York City, USA) August 1999: As the referendum approached, people around the world mobilized to support a free, fair and peaceful vote. This banner was displayed at the “Isaiah Wall” directly across the street from the UN Secretariat.

  10. A photograph of a sign that reads, Indon Military is a fraud of referendum in East Timor. The photograph was taken by Robert Wesley-Smith. 1998.

  11. East Timor Correspondence (1982-2000), entirely in Japanese. | 3 pages.

  12. East Timor Human Rights Centre: “Human Rights in East Timor: Indonesia Defies UN & the International Community” The bi-annual report of human rights violations in East Timor - January to June 1999. August 13,1999. The table of contents include: Glossary of terms, ETHRC Mission & Methodology, Executive Summary, Introduction, Recommendations, Human Rights Violations. | 17 pages.

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various documents

This document contains three separate documents.

  1. A Photograph entitled “Revolução dos cravos” with two soldiers featured.
  2. Newspaper article published in República entitled “As Forças Armadas tomaram o poder” (25/04/1974) | Portuguese
  3. A photograph of East Timorese citizens protesting for liberty and independence with two signs advocating for liberty

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various documents

This document contains six separate documents.

  1. A photograph entitled “Australia” with the description, “1976 Stanislau da Silva and an Australian supporter operating the clandestine radio link between Australia and Fretilin forces in East Timor” Courtesy of the da Silva family.
  2. Two photographs. The first entitled “Moluccan hunger strike (Amsterdam, Netherlands)” with the description, “12 August 1976 Moluccans in The Netherlands on hunger strike in front of the church Westerkerk in Amsterdam to draw attention to the situation in East Timor. The activists are organized under the name Vrje Zuid-Molukse Jongeren (Free South Moluccan Youths) in Lunteren-Ede, The Netherlands. Photographer: Croes. The second is entitled “Moluccan hunger strike (Amsterdam, Netherlands)” with the description, “the activists had posted pictures of Mari Alkadiri, Nicolau Lobarto and Rosa Muki Bonaparte.
  3. Newspaper article entitled “Four men facing firearms export charges” published in The News. September 17, 1976.
  4. A page of six photographs taken in Australia in 1976. Two are graffiti on walls that say ‘Viva FRETILIN’ & ‘Independence for East Timor’. The other four are of various people photographed. The photos are a little blurry.
  5. Another page of six photographs taken in Australia in 1976. The photos are all taken on the streets in some kind of protest or stand off.
  6. Document entitled, “The Timor Story” by Helen Hill with the header, ‘Demand a public inquiry into the deaths of the six Australian Newsmen!’ 1976 | 2 pages.

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various documents

This document contains seven separate documents.

  1. A flyer created in Amsterdam, The Netherlands entitled, “Oost-Timor schreeuwt Nederland Medeplichtig!” June 3rd, 1980.
  2. A flyer created in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from the “Not a cent for Suharto (1980) Campaign against the IGGI”
  3. A sticker entitled, “East Timor, Stop the war next door” It has the East Timor flag on it. (1980)
  4. A flyer from the International East Timor Conference in Amsterdam on November 27th, 1980.
  5. A photograph of the East Timorese flag but redone to replace the red with soldiers and underneath it says, “East Timor: Australia’s shame”. (1980
  6. Newspaper article from the East Timor News (No.67) entitled, “More military aid” published on July 3rd, 1980.
  7. Newspaper article from the East Timor News (No.67) entitled, “Timorese will die fighting” on July 3rd,1980.

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various documents

This document contains seven separate documents.

  1. A photograph entitled, Japan, with the description: 1985, Feb: Mr. Ramos-Horta in Solidarity Meeting for Independent East Timor: “We denounce Conspiracy between Indonesia and Japan.” Mr Ramos-Horta is in front of the meeting.
  2. A photograph entitled, “Jose Ramos Horta at his first visit to Japan, 1985” with the description, “JRH speaks at a public meeting in Kure city, Hiroshima. The Kure YWCA group is the first East Timor solidarity group in Japan.” He is sitting a with a women and a man with a guitar.
  3. A flyer for the AETA Public Meeting on Sunday October 6th, with Emilia Pires and Kevin Sullivan as guest speakers. 1985.
  4. A pamphlet about East Timor which includes, “Chronology of events in East Timor,” “East Timor,” “The Land,” “The people.” 1985. | 2 pages.
  5. Timor Link published January 1985, No.1. It contains East Timor since the invasion, Letters from Timor, UN postpones discussion on East Timor, Portugal’s crucial role, International church concern, source material.
  6. AETA Newsletter published for May - June/July - August 1985, Vol. 19, No. 3. It contains “An Act of Cowardice”- Horta, AETA AGM, Anniversaries, Timorese women at Nairobi forum, Our leaders, Radio messages from Fretilin, ACTU Congress supports Timor unanimously. | 4 pages.
  7. AETA Newsletter published for Sept - Oct/ Nov - Dec 1985. It contains Canada Tour, Pacific Report, Fitzroy rock, Radio message from Fretilin, ‘our deepest gratitude…,’ Add your voice to this appeal now!, “Peace in East Timor,” Manila Default, Mochtar to visit. | 4 pages.

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various documents 2

This document contains eighty-two separate documents.
It includes:

  1. “Indon. flags burn: police to act” published by the Northern Territory News

  2. A photograph with five people (three men and two women), the description on the back is blurry. From Rob Wesley-Smith Collection / AFFET Darwin

  3. A poster entitled, “Farewell Mr. Abel Guterres” It is a reception to farewell Mr. Abel Guterres, Consul General of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Sydney. It includes all the information surrounding it.

  4. A newsletter entitled, “Australia-East Timor Association (NSW) Solidarity Diary August 2009 (No.13/2009)” & “Sunday, August 30th Leichhardt Town Hall “10 Years On” - from 1999 UN Timor Referendum

  5. A photograph of ten people (six men & four women) gathered in a group. Reception at AETA, monthly meeting, March (?) 2009

  6. A flyer for, “5 years on… East Timor’s Independence Referendum” The theme was “Reconstruction, Justice and Timor Sea” and the program entails: Documentary Film and Video Festival, Local Government & Community Initiatives Forum, Timor Sea Oil & Gas Teach-In and Community Celebration with food, drink, musicians and singers. (2004)

  7. A flyer for: “A benefit nite for Timorese women” on Friday, November 29th. It was sponsored by AETA and there was to be speakers from Timor, Aceh and West Papua. The money raised will assist Kirsty Sword’s alola foundation for Timorese women.

  8. A flyer for, “The Kirsty Sword-Gusmao Benefit Night” A tribute for Timorese Women and the late Andrew McNaughtan. It will have many speakers and performers. On April 21, 2004.

  9. A photograph two children, two young adults and an older man. The children are wearing traditional clothing. The older man is wearing a purple scarf around his neck. There is no description on the photo.

  10. A photograph of nine people sitting around a conference table during a meeting. There is no description attached to the photo.

  11. A newspaper article published in the ‘This Life’ section entitled, “Heroic champion of the persecuted” which is obituary, unclear for who as the document is blurry. 2007 | 2 pages.

  12. A letter to Mr. Stephen Langford, secretary of AETA from Senator Robert Hill, Liberal Party Defence Minister. November 15, 2005.

  13. A newspaper article entitled, “Festival gives peace a chance” which took place on April 24th 2009. | 2 pages.

  14. “Diary of events for East Timor and solidarity No. 14/06”

  15. A poem entitled, “Black Changes” It was a poem for the ban on petrol (1997-8)

  16. A review published about The Reluctant Saviour by Clinton Fernandes. It was reviewed by Peter Cronau entitled, “Correcting the myth of East Timor.” It was published in the Pacific Journalism Review 2004.

  17. A flyer that reads: ‘Canberra & Macquarie shield “Team Susi” Mass Murders from Court Justice!’ ‘So who did kill the Balibo Five Alexander?’ ‘War Criminal allowed to “Cut and Run” by Iemma and Downer.’ “Team Susi” (Kopassus) Guilty of Genocide in Balibo & East Timor. Let go by Alexander Downer’s Diplomacy! These are all slogans for Coroners Court Protest, the day Maya of Jakarta fled Sydney, Oct 2007. He was a member of Team Susi or Uma

  18. A photograph of a man standing around the dinner table with three other men present in the photo who are seated. The description reads, “Sebastien Guterres, James Dunn, Jose Ramos Horta, Jefferson Lee, July 2001, book launch.”

  19. Two photographs, one is the same as above and the other is of the man who was standing that is now sitting. The description reads, “Book Launch in July 2001”

  20. Four photographs of people at the Timor Leste Embassy Opening in December of 2003.

  21. A photograph of a group of children looking up at the camera. The description reads, “Children in Iliomar, July 2005, Photo by Jefferson Lee, AETA - Sydney”

  22. A flyer entitled, “Papua in Search of justice” with the subtitles, “Abepura in Papuan Province” and “Investigation.” Created by Amnesty International | 2 pages

  23. A flyer entitled, “Double header Wed 26 November 2008” Timor leader rock star Ego Lemos in support Gurrumul Yunupingu. Other events include: “Hau Abut ‘I Am Women’” and Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters | 2 pages.

  24. Four photographs from the Book Launch from above. The photos include various men and copies of the book. July 2001

  25. Three photographs with written descriptions but the copy is blurry which makes them illegible.

  26. An invitation to “the World Premiere of Rise up Maubere people! Fretilin today” It will be taking place on February 28th, 2007. Filmaker Lucia Salinas Briones and Fretilin Spokesperson, She da Silva will introduce the documentary

  27. Media Release written by Timor Sea Justice Campaign entitled, “Diggers rally for East Timor’s oil and gas. The Endorsing organizations include: AETA, The Greens, Aid Watch, APHEDA, Australian Solidarity With the Asia Pacific, Meredith Burgmann MLC. April 22, 2005.

  28. Sword ‘Alola Foundation.’ November 29th 2002. | 2 pages

  29. A flyer entitled, “Friends of Maliana, Leichhardt” The “Friends of Maliana” is a community group directly supported by Leichhardt Council who meet regularly to discuss fundraising initiatives & practical ways to help the town of Maliana and its community.

  30. Press Release from Australia-East Timor Association - Issued (2/2/2007) “Balibo Five revisited : Coroner’s Hearing in Sydney Commencing Monday (05/02/2007) revives issue of a long-standing political conspiracy by Canberra’s ‘Indonesia Lobby’

  31. Four photographs taken in December of 1999, Australian Navy takes aid to Timor Leste.. Top Right: Alan Luby. Top Left: Kim Gago. Bottom Left: Aid to Timor, Dec. 99. Bottom Right: H.T. Lee (left), Maureen Tolfree (Sister to Brian Peters), middle is Vikki Johns at a 2002 Dinner for Maureen. | 2 pages

  32. A program from Coro Loro Sa’e presents Our Reunion at All Saints Church and Hall in NSW on December 26th 2008. The program includes Part 1 - All Saints’ Hall, Part II - Concert (Church) & Part III- Dinner and Party. | two pages

  33. AETA Solidarity Newsletter for April 2006. It includes: “West Papuan asylum seekers,” “Atrocities in East Timor, 1975-1999” & “AFP & IMP - an unholy alliance?” | 2 pages

  34. Four photographs entitled, “Celebrities of the movement” It includes photos of Cipi & Norden, Alix, Rosa, Andy & Jose, Mike & John. 2005. The descriptions on the back are blurry.

  35. The cover of mini-docs from East Timor entitled, “Islands of Hope.” It includes Mini-documentaries by Jock Cheetham. Filmed in East Timor in 2005. The mini-documentary’s are: 1. Land of Beauty (shots of the country, with music by the Orient Five) 2. Sister Tess’s Food Drop (Sister Tess Ward and her regular food ad to the poor) 3. Arte Moris - Living Arts (An inspiring new art college talented young) 4. Domingos Goes Home to his family (Domingos travels to his village to see his family) 5. Diario Tempo - A New Paper (An independent daily newspaper in Dili challenges power) 6. National Hospital Pathology Unit (An Australian team upgrades the blood testing facilities) 7. Sr Tess’s Disabled Boys Home 8. Beautiful People (Shots of the people, with music by the Orient Five)

  36. A petition entitled Timor-Leste - we forget Honorary. The petition is if you want to acknowledge Timor’s unique wartime contribution to Australia. The second page is for people to sign the petition. | 2 pages

  37. Two pages of a pamphlet. The first entitled, “ Friends of Maliana Projects in Timor Leste” It’s broken down in four sections: 1. Ginasio community and sports centre. 2. Malian Library. 3. Classroom tables and chairs. 4. Youth Centre in Maliana. The second is entitled, “Union Aid Abroad projects in Timor Leste” It’s broken down in five sections: 1. Literacy and skills training for women. 2. Sustainable agriculture training for farmers. 3. Community Learning Centres. 4. Community radio training and programming. 5. Mechanics training | two pages

  38. A flyer for the Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters (BMETS). 2009. The information is blurry.

  39. A poster entitled, “Women of East Timor” with a women holding a box next to it.

  40. The book cover for “East Timor: Making Amends? Analysing Australia’s role in reconstructing East Timor” written by Lanseil Taudevin and Jefferson Lee (Editors) but it was published by Australia East Timor Association.

  41. A program for Humanitarian Responses to the East Timor Crisis presented by Australia-East Timor Association. It took place on July 15th, 2006. It was a one day event. | two pages.

  42. AETA Diary of Events for East Timor & Solidarity (Oct-Dec 2008)

  43. AETA presents The 5th Annual Dr. Andrew McNaughtan Memorial Lecture. December 7th. The Speakers Ms. Ceu Federer, James Thomas, John Maynard & Jean Berlie.

  44. A document to but Timor Xmas Cards, set of 12. 2008

  45. Australia-East Timor Association - Diary of Events (August - October 2005)

  46. A program for Tribute to HT Lee - Photojournalist - Independent Film Maker, activist for East Timor. Speakers include; Andrew Refshauge (former Deputy Premier), Andrew Ferguson (State Secretary, CFMEU), Katherine Thomson (Playwright), Kim Gago (East Timor Community), Neil McLean, Peter Chandran & Carmela Baranowski. 2005.
    1342: “A Special night for East Timor: Book launch & Film” with leading Canadian Photo-journalist author & doco filmmaker Elaine Brière. 12 May 2005.

  47. A poster with a photograph of John Patrick (Paddy) Kenneally & Rufino. The photo was taken by Jonnie Lewis, 2000, East Timor collection. There’s a description of who Rufino is and the lyrics the song “Never Forget you.”

  48. A 2005 protest leaflet entitled, “Your friends do not forget you” But are the East Timorese ‘mates’ no longer?” The peaceful protest is over the East Timor Oil & Gas issue. There is a photograph attached to the flyer of a group of East Timorese. April 24th, 2005.

  49. A flyer for a Timor Choir- Ligia Campos sings with Anin Murak. It will take place at the Sydney Town Hall.

  50. A flyer entitled, “See the woven art of East Timor in Action” which includes times for weaving demonstrations. The demonstrations are provided for by Tricia Johns, an Australian volunteer working in East Timor with two East Timorese women. This event is supported by Australia East Timor Association and the Friends of Maliana, Leichhardt. Sydney, 2007.

  51. A page with four photographs included of K.T. Lee adopted boy in July 2001 in Dili. Two of the photos are a man holding the boy, the other is a crowd and the last is two men in a discussion.

  52. A photograph of a book signing. There is a women signing the book sitting next to a man. The photograph is blurry as is the description. 2005.

  53. A flyer for the inaugural Denis Kevans Anzac Eve Peace Concert. It will be taking place on April 24th, 2009 at Leichhardt Town Hall.

  54. A flyer for the International Women’s day focus on East Timor - documentary & discussion. With Fernanda Borges as a guest speaker and the film screening go Here Ini Lafu. It will be taking place at the Bonnyrigg Community Centre on March 8th 2009.

  55. A page of photographs from a dinner with various speakers in Sydney 1996. The description is blurry.

  56. A photograph of J.R. Horta at the Viva Timor Leste rock concert in 1999.

  57. A page of photographs that are numbered with descriptions. 1. Embassy protest in Canberra outside Indonesian Embassy. 2. Amnesty meeting of ‘Activists’ 2003. 3. illegible 4. AETA Meeting 1998

  58. A photograph of protesters outside a government sponsored Human Rights Conference, Darling Harbour, Sydney. 2004.

  59. A newspaper article entitled, “Warrior for human rights” about H.T. Lee. 1999.

  60. A flyer for Xanana Blues Concert - Benefit Nite for East Timor on June 3rd 1999. The Funds raised will assist Timor Aid and The Mary Mckillop Institute in the provision of emergency medical aid inside East Timor

  61. A page of five photographs entitled Assorted Shots. The top photos are the East Timor “Embassy” outside the Indonesian Embassy and the other photos are of the Solidarity Choir in Sydney. 1992.

  62. A flyer entitled, “Songs of East Timor & Oceania” that is coming soon. It will include background information for 10 songs of East Timor. 2005.

  63. A page of four photographs of Abe Barrero. The description reads, Abe Barrero from Timor Leste was exiled in Canada. Here, he is at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney in Mid 1990s and below, I took him to a ‘Midnight Oil’ concert at Parramatts Leagues Club. Abe had relatives in Adelaide and is one of Timor Leste’s finest musicians.

  64. A page with two photographs. The first is of protesters outside the Indonesian Consulate (05/09/1999). The second is of the East Timor ‘Embassy’ which is outside the Indonesian Embassy.

  65. A photograph of a women weaving names of the victims of the Dili Massacre.

  66. A card created by Timor Sea Justice entitled, “Don’t rob their future… give East Timor a fair go in the Timor Sea. It contains photos of East Timorese children and the sea. It has a list of Myths and Facts in regards to East Timor. The other side has two information boxes entitled, “What is the Issue?” and “What is Australia doing to resolve this issue?” | 2 pages

  67. A newspaper article published in the Inner West Courier entitled, “Binding words.” It is about the late peace poet Denis Kevans being honoured at the inaugural “Your Friends Will Never Forget You” Memorial Anzac Eve Peace Festival. April 21, 2009.

  68. “A free Timor, but the price is high” The Sydney Morning Herald. August 22, 2009.

  69. A flyer entitled, “Free East Timor, Indonesia Out”

  70. Australia-East Timor Association Resource List. It includes a list of books and maps

  71. A program for Celebrate Timor Leste where they will be celebrating the anniversary of East Timorese independence. It includes an article entitled, “East Timor on Film” where Georgie Arnott speaks to three documentary-makers about the ethics of filmmaking and the Australian government’s ‘triumphalist’ attitude toward East Timor. 21 Nov - 28 Nov | 2 pages

  72. A page with eight photographs. They include Kim Gago, Beatrice Wagner (SBS Radio), Paddy Kenneally - the photos were taken at the Timor Leste Historical Exhibition, Australian National Maritime Museum

  73. A poster for the East Timor Fundraiser ‘Ro Dalai Taru.’ The proceeds from this evening will go to the East Timor National Hospital and the Balibo House Trust Fund. The poster includes the East Timorese flag as well as pictures of children playing

  74. A flyer for Anin Murak (‘Golden Wind’) Choral music from East Timor. It will happen on November 29th.

  75. The cover of a book entitled, “A Dirty Little War” by John Martinkus with a foreword by Xanana Gusmao. An eyewitness account of East Timor’s descent into hell, 1997-2000

  76. A page of photographs from a demonstration outside the defence department in Sydney over Secret Amst-Indonesia Defence Treaty. December 17th, 1995.

  77. A page with five photographs at Ross Bird Book Launch - “East Timor Inside - Out” Volvo Gallery - July 1999. Sponsored by Amnesty International.

  78. A page of photographs. The three photos on the right are at the ‘OPORTO Conference in Sydney. Centre left and below are of the Timor choir in Sydney with CEU BRUTES and Stephen Tabener, NSW Writers Centre. Bottom left is of a photo exhibition by Dr. Andrew MsNaghan at 1996 Oporto.

  79. “Expulsion from Malaysia” Russell Anderson’s letter to Parliament in November 1996. Documenting Canberra Duplicty and support for Mahathir. Both Australia and Malaysian Governments exposed as complicit in the Indonesian Genocide in East Timor.

  80. A flyer for the ‘Pre Xmas Timor Benefit Bash’ that will be taking place on December 12th, 1999 in Sydney. On the flyer, there is a photograph of the Another Roadside Attraction choir who will be performing at the benefit. All the proceeds will go to CNRT National Emergency Commission & Timor Aid. The pub is owned by Tim Ashton, husband of Jakkai Ashton from Timor Aid.

  81. A page of photographs of a protest in Sydney, the day after Kofi Annan announced election. The protest was taking place at the Indonesian Consulate (05/09/1999)

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various documents 3

This document contains sixty-six separate documents.
It includes:

  1. A page of photographs from the OPORTO Conference in Sydney (June 1996). The top centre photo is of Fretilin. Top Right is Jim Audrey (Author of Free East Timor) and people from ACFOA Human Rights Office.

  2. The cover of “A Humble Backbencher - The memoirs of Ken Fry, MHR Fraser, 1974-1984” 2002.

  3. Various pages of “Timor Nia Klamar” 1997.

  4. A page with two photographs. The first is the cover of the ‘National Aboriginal Newspaper.’ The second is the Canberra protest against British Aerospace export to Indonesia, 1996.

  5. A flyer for ‘Benefit Night for East Timor’ which will take place on November 24th, 1999 in Sydney.

  6. Two documents. The first is from the Catholics in Coalition for Justice and Peace about the Seminar with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Jose Ramos Horta. It gives a short description why he won his Nobel Peace Prize and when the event will take place. The second is the invitation. He will speak on May 26th 1997 in Strathfield. The topic is “East Timor and Its Future.” | Two pages

  7. A photograph of a protest. Darwin Action re-enactment of Santa Cruz Massacre, Protest. The photo is from Rob Wesley-Smith.

  8. A flyer for ‘East Timor Women’s Benefit Night’ on May 28th, 1996. It was organized by Jefferson Lee and Timor Special Projects on behalf of AETA in Sydney.

  9. A flyer for, “East Timor: Its Future in the Asia Pacific” a public education and dialogue conference from June 21st - June 24th 1996 in Sydney. Some examples of topics: Modern history of East Timor, East Timorese political organizations, Asia Pacific perspectives on East Timor, etc. There will be over 40 international guests. On the reserve of the flyer is registration clip-off. | 2 pages.

  10. A flyer for ‘A Benefit for East Timor’ with Enda Kenny performing on November 3rd, 1996. The benefit is in conjunction with Australia East Timor Association and Timor Special Projects.

  11. Two photographs. East Timor Solidarity were denied access to the National Folk Festival during a performance by Indonesian Embassy sponsored performance. Gareth Smith from Canberra ‘People for Peace’ organized a protest at the gate of the National Exhibition Centre - Venue of the Folk Festival (1996). Gareth Smith then a Canberra teacher disrupted Indonesian Embassy Open Day (August 17th, 1992) with a banner protesting Santa Cruz Massacre. The Embassy was forced to shut its doors. Gareth also forced closure of Air Show in Canberra when there was BAE. He was an observer in 1999 and now works with Byron Bar, NSW, Friendship Group.

  12. A flyer for “Rebuilding East Timor” on August 30th, 2002. Some of the keynote speakers are, Frank Brennan, James Dunn, Shirley Shackleton, John Martinkus, Max Stahl and Martin Wesley-Smith. The conference was presented by AETA, RIAP (Uni of Sydney), Aidwatch, Otford Press, Friends of Maliana, Sydney City Council

  13. A page of photographs. They look taken at a fair or conference. One of the photos is of a sign entitled, ‘East Timor Handcrafts.’ The descriptions are blurry.

  14. A sign that reads, “War criminal allowed to “cut and run” by Iemma and Downer.” Iemma is the Premier of NSW. Iemma who invited the Governor of Jakarta to Sydney for a business trade exchange. 2007.

  15. A page of photographs. Blues Bands for Xmas Party, ‘Friends of Maliana’ fundraiser - Leichhardt, Jeff Lee’s Backyard. 2008.

  16. A page of photographs. Timor Activists in Sydney. Abel Catering at Manly - Oe-cussi event (?)

  17. A page of six photographs entitled, ‘some Media Workers in East Timor 2005.’ One is of volunteers at the Max Stahl - National Audio-Visual Archive, Xanana Gusmao Reading room, Luke Gosling (Timor Lives CD) from Metinaro Army base with Unicef worker and Ina Bainbridge, co-editor of weekly English language paper ‘Timor Sun,’ Music programmer, community radio station Pante Oe-cussi.

  18. A photograph of Bridie Kind, Sydney ‘Boogie Queen’ performing at ‘Poptarts’ Timor Benefit.

  19. Two documents. The first entitled, ‘Timor - Give them a radio, Mr. Fraser - Let them be heard, for pity’s sake!’ The second is Paul Kelly in Timor Leste in 2006 and a Newsletter from the Australian National Maritime Museum (Sydney) Fretilin Radio 1976-7 | 2 pages.

  20. A poster entitled, “AUSTCARE East Timor Appeal” with the phone number to donate money to AUSTCARE. AUSTCARE Campaign Response to 2006 Crisis.

  21. A page of photographs from “A Dirty Little War” book launch. July 2001.

  22. A poem entitled, “Paddy McGuinness” by Denis Kevans. He wrote this poem to support Maliana Library Project in Sydney, Australia. 2000.

  23. A page with two photographs. The first is Rob Wesley-Smith with Ego Lemos and Cinque D’Oriente in Darwin, 1st tour of Australia. The second is Dancers at the Fretilin Rally, July 2001 in a stadium.

  24. A page of photographs. Top left: Timor Leste Embassy Opening Canberra December 2003. Bottom Left: Jeff Lee at Opening. Top Right: Dili, guest house - July 2001. Centre Right: Wes x Cinque D’Oriente. Bottom right: July 2001.

  25. A page with two photographs. Dr. Stephen Feld (USA Universities) expert on West Papua with Rex. 2006.

  26. A tribute collection in the newspaper with various articles stitched together about Denis Kevans. On the first page, it includes, “Witty Voice of a human generation,” Three poems form ‘the Great Prawa War’ with a photo of Denis reciting at New Writers Centre, 1995 & ‘Ah, white man, have you any sacred sites?’ The second page is a compilation of poems that were compiled by Jeff Lee. 2005. | 2 pages.

  27. A page of photographs from a Fretilin Rally, July 2001, stadium in Dili.

  28. A flyer entitled, ‘Free West Papua’ for a benefit concert. West Papua Cultural group Tour of Australia 2005.

  29. A page of photographs. Top Left: Timor choir reunion in Sydney. Middle Top: AETA meeting, late 2006. Top Right: Timor protest 2002, Sydney. Bottom Right: Andrew McNaughtan talking at AETA Rally in 1997.

  30. A page of photographs. Coro Loro Sae Reunion - Sydney. The photos were taken by Jeff Lee.

  31. A photograph of Bernadette Conndle, a volunteer in August 30th 2009. She is reciting Maliana poem.

  32. A flyer for the Friends of Malian Benefit in Sydney in April 2009.

  33. A photograph of Denis Kevans who was the leading political poet in Australia launching Xanana Gusmao collection of poems and Defence Statement from trial. Denis Kevans wrote “Your friends will never forget you” based on leaflet about Timor Leste. He also wrote a poem about conservative Councillor P.P. McGuinness who opposed Library project in Maliana. 2006.

  34. The book cover for Xanana Gusmao’s book. Timor Lives! speeches of freedom and independence with a foreword by the Honourable Justice Marcus Einfeld. 2006.

  35. Cover of Juan Federer Book entitled, “The UN in East Timor: building Timor Leste, a fragile state. 2005.

  36. A page of photograph from Marly - Oecussi Friendship Launch in Sydney 2009.

  37. A page of four photographs all taken by Jeff Lee in July 2001. The descriptions read: Nuis for sale on Road sale - Dili to Baucau, Timor Troops on training at army base in Metinaro, Harold Maiche, ex-NSW Fretilin in Dili at basketball stadium before National TV debate, Da Silva at Football stadium with Melbourne Fretilin activist at Fretilin Rally.

  38. A photograph of protesters at the Sydney Protest at Darling Harbour over the Timor Oil Issue in 2004. Their sign reads “Timor Gap Treaty Shame Australia.”

  39. A flyer for a Fundraiser for Maliana at The Balmain Town Hall. The fundraiser is to refurbish the town Gymnasium building. There will be performances by Timor Leste Cultural Groups and a showing of “A Hero’s Journey.” June 17th, 2007.

  40. A page of photographs. There is no description to the photos. It seems to be a fundraiser or concert by the Australia East Timor Friendship Association. There are two photos of performers and others with a large crowd gathered.

  41. A page of photographs of the ‘Shooting Balibo” book launch in Sydney in May 2009.

  42. A page of photographs from the 5th Andrew McNaughton Memorial Lecture December 2008. Lecture by Juan Federer, John Maynard (Producer Balibo), James Thomas.

  43. A page of photographs. Left: Roger Kid tour organizer Cinquo D’Orielle 2009 and Jeff Lee at Womad Festival, May 2009.

  44. A page of photographs of Paddy Kenneally WW2 ‘Sparrowforce’ Funeral in May 2009 in Sydney with the Ambassador from Timor Lester, Hernani Coeller Da Silva, Abel

  45. A protest poster outside National ALP Conference in Sydney, 2003. The poster reads, ‘Give East Timor a fairer share of their oil and gas resources that can be done with the stroke of a pen’

  46. A page of photographs taken in July 2001 at a book launch.The Bottom Right has Steven Sewell pictured. The descriptions are blurry.

  47. A page of photographs from the “Pop Tarts” for Timor - Queen’s Birthday 2005 Empire Hotel, Annandale, $820.00 raised for Alola Foundation Project in Maliana.

  48. A page of photographs from Dr. Andy McNaughtan (inaugural) Memorial Lecture 2004

  49. A photo of a women in Timor in 1974 from Elaine Briere’s Book.

  50. A page of photographs from a BBQ for Maliana at Jeff’s place. 2008. Leichhardt.

  51. A book cover of ‘Shakedown - Australia’s grab for Timor oil’ by Paul Cleary. 2006.

  52. A flyer for East timor Cultural Day (of Solidarity & Celebration) on May 17th. It includes the program of events which includes a Book Launch. 2004.

  53. A flyer for Austcare entitled, “Join Austcare explore East Timor and at the same time raise much needed funds for Austcare’s East Timor projects.” It’s a 10 day exploratory journey of East Timor escorted by Austcare’s CEO Mike Smith. 2005.

  54. A page of photographs with no description. The photos seem to be taken at an event that includes hiking or camping because there is multiple shots of mountains and of a map. 2007.

  55. A page of photographs of Oecussi in July 2005 with “Don” from Melbourne.

  56. A page of photographs. Bottom Left: Vaughan Williams, Darwin activist with Tim Fisher. Bottom Right: Lynelall Barry, also Marella Dod and Irena Steph.

  57. A photograph of Hai Tien Lee with boy he photographed in Sydney Morning Herald that was shot in Dili (30 August 1999) This photo was taken at reunion two years later in August 2001. H.T.Lee was a journalist inside UN Compound who initiated petition to Ian Martin (September 1999)

  58. A cover of a book entitled, “The East Timor Problem and the Role of Europe” which was Edited by Pedro Pinto Leite for the International Platform of Jurista for East Timor.

  59. A book cover for, “East Timor - A Decade of Development”

  60. A book cover for, “East Timor Develops” which seems to have been written by the Indonesian Government.

  61. A pamphlet entitled, “Welcome to Indonesia East Timor” created by the Provincial Tourism Office Timor Timur in Dili. The contents are fairly blurry but it has two sides and four panels. | 3 pages.

  62. A poster that reads, “This is what the Indonesian Army uses for birth control in East Timor” and pictured is a bullet.

  63. A poster separated in two. The first half reads, “Wanted for crimes against humanity” and the Ex-Indonesian President Suharto (for genocide in East Timor and mass murder in Indonesia and for plundering’ Indonesia’s wealth for 30 years) and Indonesian President Habibie (for sending thousands more troops into East Timor and for more massacres in East Timor and Indonesia) are pictured. The second half reads, “Unwanted for crimes against democracy” with Foreign Affairs Minister Axworthy (for kowtowing to dictators and letting them dictate Canada’s foreign policy) and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien (for putting trade ahead of human rights abroad and in Canada) are pictured. The poster was created by ETAN.

  64. The East Timor Project - Volume 1, An Anthology: Essays on the Political Economy of East Timor by João Mariano de Sousa Saldanha. It only includes the cover and the table of contents. | 3 pages.

  65. A flag that reads, “Stop!! Funding Genocide in East Timor” with a drawing of a bloody hand holding a bag of money that says ‘U.S. Tax International Monetary Fund for President Suharto of Indonesia.’ The bag of money is held over a dead woman. The flag was created by ETAN.

  66. A bag with handcuffs in them. Original hand cuffs as used during the 1995 hand cuff actions in The Netherlands in solidarity with Timorese students who occupied the Dutch Embassy in Jakarta. | 2 pages.

Various documents 4

This document contains twelve separate documents.

  1. “Statement by the Free East Timor! Japan Coalition to the World Bank’s Donors Meeting for East Timor” Tokyo, December 1999 - Compensating East Timor for its lost 24 years | 4 pages

  2. “Petition to Foreign Minister of Japan on the UN Human Rights Commission, 2001” Joint Petition to Foreign Minister Yohei Kono Recommendations for the 57th Session of the UN Human Rights Commission - March 14, 2001 | 3 pages

  3. “Manifestation mercredi 8 septembre 1999 - Rassemblement à 18 heures 30 sur le Parvis du Trocadéro puis marche vers l’Ambassade d’Indonésie” | entirely in French

  4. “Journée Nationale de Solidarité avec le Timor-Orientale” Dimanche 19 Septembre 1999. | entirely in French

  5. East Timor Action Network/US - Action Alert and Legislative Update: “U.S. Congress Supports East Timor’s Self-Determination Urge President Clinton and the State Department to Support Self-Determination Tool” “Urge your Representative to end U.S. military training to Indonesia.” | 2 pages

  6. Articles on East Timor Massacre from Peacenet and Associated Networks - Volume 1: November 9-16, 1991 | document is blurry

  7. “4 Mois pour Timor-Est” Communique de Presse No.1 - 14 Mars 1994 | In French

  8. Agir Pour Timor - Rapport d’Activité : 1. Chronologie des activités 2. Publications dans la presse (1994/5) 3. Activités suscitées et collaborations (1994/95) 4. Documents Agir pour Timor 5. Activités partiellement abouties 6. Activités non encore abouties | 6 pages, entirely in French

  9. A flyer created by Agir Pour Timor: “Jamais extend Parker de Timor Est? Vous êtes pardonnable… Ce n’est qu’à 16000km d’ici, il n’y a qu’un petit peu de pétrole, ce n’est qu’un des nombreux peuples qui se battent pour leur indépendance. Il n’y a eu que 250000 tués depuis 1975, La France ne fournit que des hélicos. Les diplomates savent et se taisent, il n’y a que très peu d’images. Alors, on ne vous demande qu’une toute petite signature. | Entirely in French

  10. East Timor Action Network/US: “ActionAlert: Ban more US. Weapons to Indonesia” May 20th, 1996.

  11. A blank letter that is to be filled in by the signee. It’s addressed to the Parliament House in Canberra RE: East Timorese Asylum Seekers.

  12. Current Issues Series, No.41, July 2004: “Peace-building and Gender by Ms. Kiyoko Furusawa” It contains three sections: 1. Interpretation of Peace-building 2. UN Peace Operations and Gender: East Timor from Invasion to Popular Consultation (Direct Ballot) 3. UN Peace Operations and Gender II, From the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor to the Country’s Independence. | 3 pages.

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Various Publications

This item includes four different bulletins published about East Timor.
It includes:

  1. A bulletin of the National East Timor Winter Mobilization with the title being: “East Timor fights on.” The articles within the bulletin are entitled, “The rape of East Timor,” “How your taxes help the generals,” Faking Timor’s ‘Free choice’” “Why Fretilin will win,” “Timor’s women fight invaders,” “Peacock’s double-talk on Timor aid” and the last page discusses how to reach out and learn more. July 15-17. | 4 pages.

  2. A publication created for the East Timor Moratorium from March 18-20th. The title of the document is: “Timor— dying for its freedom.” The articles within are entitled, “What will you do?” “The Generals have trodden on a scorpion,” “What is Fretilin?” “How Fraser & Peacock help Jakarta’s genocide,” and the last page details the Moratorium and how you can help East Timor. | 4 pages.

  3. A publication created by the Campaign for an Independent East Timor entitled, “East Timor, Mini Vietnam?” The articles within the publication are entitled, “Stop Indonesian Invasion of East Timor,” “Independence or Invasion,” “The Facts on East Timor,” “Independent East Timor Campaign,” “$5000 East Timor — solidarity appeal” and “Appeal and donation form” | 4 pages.

  4. A Bulletin created in The Netherlands about East Timor in Dutch. | 2 pages

Timor Leste International Solidarity Exhibit

Results 41 to 50 of 50