The Political Thought of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn May 18, 2009
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You are cordially invited to a talk to be given by Mr. Andrew Knopfelmacher entitled ‘The Political Thought of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’. Andrew is a regular at the Historical and Current Affairs (HCAA) talks. He has previously given a talk on his late father’s (Dr. Frank Knopfelmacher) life-long struggle against totalitarianism. Andrew has given a talk to HCAA on totalitarianism.
HCAA is therefore very honoured that Andrew will give a talk on a true giant of the twentieth century and a heroic opponent of totalitarianism, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008). Andrew has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Eastern and Central European émigrés, writers, political leaders and their contribution to resisting totalitarianism.
The speaker will argue that Solzhenitsyn’s importance cannot be overstated because he defied the very source of communist totalitarianism, the USSR at the height of its Marxist dictatorship. It is often overlooked that Solzhenitsyn’s courageous stance was not always universally admired in the West. So-called liberals such as the American writer Arthur Schlesinger (1917- 2008) attacked Solzhenitsyn’s anti-communism.
Note: New Venue -
Andrew’s talk will be held:
7:30 PM on Wednesday the 27th of May at:
The Golden Triangle Restaurant
123 Park Street South Yarra
(Corner of Park Street and Domain Road)
Mel ways Reference Map 58 B2
By special arrangement with the Golden Triangle Restaurant the function room will be available for HCAA regulars to meet on the night from 6:30 PM onward. Although refreshments will be served the restaurant’s management would be appreciative if guests purchased a drink and/or a meal.
Although communism has collapsed, the nihilism which gave rise to it still remains. Andrew will therefore draw attention to how and why Solzhenitsyn’s contribution to opposing the evils of totalitarianism remains relevant.
RSVP: Monday the 25th of May 2009
Contacts (Listed in alphabetical order):
David Bennett (03) 9898 3629
David Cowling (03) 9584 6247
Klara Doroszlay (03) 9889 6014
Jim Hewat (03) 9306 4318
Andrew Knopfelmacher (03) 9529 7341
Tom Rigg (03) 9366 6168
Bayside Monarchists 2009 Queen’s Birthday: Elizabeth II: Australia’s Head of State May 18, 2009
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You are cordially invited to the Bayside Monarchists’ dinner celebrating Elizabeth II’s official Australian birthday on Saturday the 6th of June 2009. Bayside Monarchists’ Chairman David Cowling will give a talk entitled ‘Elizabeth II: Australia’s Head of State’.
Bayside Monarchists as a genuine Australian monarchist organisation is determined that our Queen is honoured as Australia’s Head of State. As Australia’s Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II has underwritten the ultimate independence of Australian vice-regal representatives, the viability of Australian states and of the Australian Constitution.
Furthermore there is a need to remain vigilant against so-called Australian monarchists denying the Queen’s role as Australian Head of State so that they can eventually re-configure as ‘conservative republicans’ to help overhaul Australia’s constitutional structure.
Her Majesty’s birthday function will be held:
7:30 PM on Saturday the 6th of June at
The Golden Triangle Restaurant
123 Park Street South Yarra
(Corner of Park Street and Domain Road)
Mel ways Reference Map 58 B2
In this relatively quiet time it is imperative that genuine Australian monarchists meet to co-ordinate a defence of our constitutional liberty. There can be no more appropriate occasion on which monarchists can meet to recognize and proudly proclaim as unique to Australian justice, our system of constitutional monarchy, than Elizabeth II’s official Australian birthday.
The cost of the banquet is $32 per head (or $35 including corkage for those utilising the BYO facilities). Cheques should be made out to Bayside Monarchists and mailed by Monday June 1st to:
Bayside Monarchists
PO Box 2064
Moorabbin Vic, 3189.
Those who wish to have an al carte meal instead of the banquet are asked to advise one of the contacts listed below by Monday, June 1st.
Contacts (Listed in alphabetical order):
David Bennett (03) 9898 3629
David Cowling (03) 9584 6247
Klara Doroszlay (03) 9889 6014
Andrew Knopfelmacher (03) 9529 7341
