The last time the National Press Club
presented Barry Jones as a guest speaker, the gig was cancelled,
embarrassingly, with just a handful of takers. This time around, the
club isn’t taking chances. The following email has gone round the Labor
membership traps:

NATIONAL PRESS CLUB ADDRESS – BARRY JONES
Dr Barry Jones, Federal President of the ALP will next week present an address to the National Press Club of Australia.
12 noon to 2:00pm Wednesday 26 October 2005
National Press Club, 16 National Cct Barton
The
Press Club is offering a special deal for ALP Members to attend, at the
National Press Club members rate of $45.00 (normally $59.00).
To book, please go to the link to print the registration form, and fax it to the Press Club on 02 6121 2188.

CRIKEY:
Surely the media splash Barry generated this week with his helpful
advice to Kim Beazley will fill the club to the brim next Wednesday.
Then again, maybe the club should consider adding that other blast from
the past, Malcolm Fraser, to ensure a full house?