Meeting title

 Sydney

Sunday, December 13, 2.00 p.m.
Marrickville Town Hall
303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Tickets: $5/$3 concession

Brisbane

Wednesday, December 16, 6.30 p.m.
Brisbane Square Library
Community Meeting Room, (Ground Floor)
266 George Street, Brisbane
Tickets: $3/$2 concession

Melbourne

Saturday, December 19, 3.30 p.m.
Northcote Town Hall
Roof Top Room
189 High Street, Northcote
(Tram 86 stops in front of the Town Hall)
Tickets: $3/$2 concession)

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