Monday, November 11, 2013

SPECIAL POSTER FOR BRIAN MANNING MEMORIAL SERVICE


Prolific artist , Chips  Mackinolty,  has   provided   the above  artwork  honouring  Brian’s contribution to  the East Timor  struggle  and  the  Gurindji people . The  service  will be held  on  Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin , presided  over  by  Thomas   Mayor , NT Branch Secretary  of  the Maritime Union  of  Australia . Instead of flowers, the family has asked mourners to  donate to  a  fund  to restore Brian’s old Bedford  truck  so  that  it can  again take a leading part in May  Day celebrations. People are coming from  near  and far  to  attend  the  large   service .