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This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
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George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
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Speechwriting, White House Office of
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Speech File Backup Files
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Chron File, 1989-1993
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Australia Research--Australian Center for American Studies n.d. [OA 7565][9]
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UNCLASSIFIED
DRAFT
JOINT PRESS EVENT
SCENESETTER
PURPOSE
To meet selected members of the media after discussions with
Australian government officials.
SETTING
On January 2 at Parliament House, you will be accompanied by
the Prime Minister to the Parliament House roof where each of
you will have the opportunity to make a short statement and
answer questions for approximately 30 minutes. An alternative
site, Committee Room Number 1, also is under consideration by
the Prime Minister's office.
Participants will include a number of media representatives to
be determined (television, radio and print). Approximately 40
percent will be White House Press Corps, 40 percent Australian,
and 20 percent international.
UNCLASSIFIED
Dept of State
R'cvd 12/10
DRAFT
UNCLASSIFIED
INAUGURATION OF THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR AMERICAN STUDIES
SCENESETTER
PURPOSE
The purpose of this reception at the Ambassador's residence is
to inaugurate the Australian Centre for American Studies
(ACAS), honor its corporate and academic backers, and to signal
U.S. support for its aims. You may also use this opportunity
to acknowledge and support an education initiative to study
educational interchange between our two countries should Prime
Minister Hawke propose it to you (and should you agree to it)
before this meeting.
SETTING
The ACAS is a new national institution located on the campus of
the University of Sydney. The University of Sydney has
provided initial funding and office space for the Centre.
Funding has also been provided by the private sector; companies
include Caltex, Rockwell and others with ties to both
countries. In connection with the inauguration of the Centre
by you, the United States Information Agency is contributing US
$50,000 to support the Centre's programs.
In 1988, Prime Minister Hawke similarly helped to launch the
Center for Australian Studies at the University of Texas at
Austin. The Australian Government contributed A$ 50,000 to
toward the Texas Center's establishment. The establishment of
the Australian Center completes a "sister" center arrangement.
The Centre will encourage joint research projects and will
sponsor seminars, possibly including workshops for teachers of
American stu;dies in Australian high schools. Most funding
will come from the corporate sector.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
POINTS TO BE MADE AT MEETING WITH ACADEMICS
(DEDICATION OF AUSTRALIAN CENTER FOR AMERICAN STUDIES)
-- I'm delighted to be here today and to join in the launching
the Australian Centre for American Studies, which will play
an important role in furthering understanding and knowledge
between our two countries.
Our two nations share much in common -- culturally,
historically, even linguistically. But differences do
exist, and we can and should do more to foster greater
understanding.
There is much that we can learn from the other: in
education, the sciences, trade and economics. Study
and exchange in these areas will not only benefit our
two nations, but enrich the lives of those involved.
-- Mutual understanding is not only enriching, but also is a.
vital prerequisite to peace and prosperity.
o
The Fulbright Program has brought about the exchange
of tens of thousands of Australians and Americans.
Among the many distinguished alumni of that program
are my host in Sydney yesterday, Nick Greiner, and
U.S. Ambassador Tom Pickering, who received his
Master's Degree from Melbourne University.
UNCLASSIFIED
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The benefits of educational interchange come in many
ways. The late Gordon Samstag, an American artist who
taught at the South Australia School of Fine Arts,
endowed that school a scholarship fund of six million
dollars to support Australian students' study abroad.
-- Earlier today Prime Minister Hawke spoke to me about his
desire to expand educational exchange between our two
countries. I welcome this initiative and I'm sure U.S.
officials and their colleagues in the academic sector will
be interested in learning more about the proposal.
-- In 1988, Prime Minister Hawke helped to launch the Center
for Australian Studies at the University of Texas at
Austin, contributing 50,000 Australian dollars to the
Center. Today I am pleased to announce that the United
States Information Agency is similarly contributing 50,000
U.S. dollars to the Australian Centre for American Studies.
-- I hope this center will lead to an expansion of American
studies in Australia. The challenge the future holds is
for us to find new ways to increase mutual understanding.
I am confident that the Australian Centre for American
Studies will open many new ways.
UNCLASSIFIED
SENT BY:U. S. INFO. SERVICE 10-12-91 ; 3:26PM ; CANBERRA AUSTRALIA-
001112024566218;# 7
MEMORANDUM
To:
Mort Dworken, POL
Rosemarie Forsythe, POL
Thru:
Lewis Luchs, USIS
From:
Bill Bach, USIS
Subject:
Event Paper for the Inauguration of the Australian
Centre for American Studies
Event:
Reception/Cocktail to inaugurate the
Australian Centre for American Studies (ACAS).
Purpose:
For the President to launch the ACAS, honor
its corporate and academic backers, and to
signal U.S. support for its aims.
Setting:
From 3:30-4 p.m. on January 2 in the living
room of the residence of the American
Ambassador in Canberra.
Objectives:
To launch the ACAS and show U.S. support for
its commitment to expand academic and
business ties between Australia and the
United States through American studies.
To highlight the benefits of learning more
about each other through the exchange of
scholars and experts and through the mutual
study of our societies.
To cite the achievements of the Fulbright
Program in Australia and the promise of other
developments in educational exchange, such as
Prime Minister Hawke's initiative and the
Samstag endowment for art scholarships.
Participants:
ACADEMIC
Professor D.G. (David) Penington, AC
Vice Chancellor
The University of Melbourne
PARKVILLE VIC 3052
Professor J.F. (John) Lovering
Vice Chancellor
The Flinders University of South Australia
GPO Box 2100
ADELAIDE SA 5001
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Professor M.J. (Michael) Osborne
Vice Chancellor and Principal
La Trobe University
BUNDOORA VIC 3083
Professor J.E. (John) Maloney
Vice Chancellor and President
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
PERTH WA 6001
Professor L.W. (Laurie) Nichol
vice Chancellor
The Australian National University
GPO Box 4
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Professor L.M. (Michael) Birt, AO CBE
Vice Chancellor
The University of New South Wales
PO Box 1
KENSINGTON NSW 2033
INTERIM BOARD
Chairman
Mr. J.T. Ralph, AO
Managing Director and Chief Executive
CRA Limited
55 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Convenor
Professor Don McNicol
Vice Chancellor and Principal
The University of Sydney
Parramatta Road
SYDNEY NSW 2006
Members
Emeritus Professor
Dame Leonie Kramer, DBE
Chancellor
The University of Sydney
Parramatta Road
SYDNEY NSW 2006
Assoc. Professor Elaine F. Barry
Department of English
Monash University
Wellington Road
CLAYTON VIC 3168
SENT BY:U. S. INFO. SERVICE 10-12-91 ; 3:28PM ; CANBERRA AUSTRALIA-
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Mr. John Landels, AO
Rosherville
6/15 Waringah Road
MOSMAN NSW 2088
Dr. Peter E. Bastian
Australian New Zealand
American Studies Association
8 Finlay Avenue
BEECROFT NSW 2119
sir Robert Cotton, KCMG
75 Pacific Road
PALM BEACH NSW 2108
Assoc. Professor Roger Bell
Department of History
University of New South Wales
PO Box 1
KENSINGTON NSW 2033
Assoc. Professor Donald A. DeBats
Head American Studies Discipline
School of Social Sciences
Flinders University of South Australia
GPO Box 2100
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Professor Rhys Isaac
History Department
La Trobe University
BUNDOORA VIC 3083
Dr. Donna Merwick
Reader
History Department
University of Melbourne
MELBOURNE VIC 3052
Mr. Keith Jennings
Registrar and Deputy Principal
The University of Sydney
Parramatta Road
SYDNEY NSW 2006
Mr. Robert J. White, AO
GPO Box 2481
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Mr. Philip T. Lincoln, Jr.
Consul General
United States Consulate General
Park and Elizabeth Streets
SYDNEY NSW 2000
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Assoc. Professor James Tulip
Department of English
The University of Sydney
Parramatta Road
SYDNEY NSW 2006
Secretary
Mr. John Melhuish
Institute of Public Affairs
Level 4, 124 Phillip Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Mr. B.E. Quinn, AO
Chairman and Chief Executive
Coles Myer Limited
762-838 Toorak Road
TOORONGA VIC 3146
Mr. T.B. Finn, AO
Managing Director and CEO
IBM Australia Limited
Coonara Avenue
WEST PENNANT HILLS NSW 2125
Mr. B.K. Murphy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Caltex Australia Limited
167-187 Kent Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Mr. K. Peacock
Executive Chairman
Rockwell International P.L.
GPO Box 397
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Professor Susan Dorsch
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
The University of Sydney
SYDNEY NSW 2006
Dr. John Lake
c/- Australian-American Educational Foundation
University House
Australian National University
GPO Box 1559
CANBERRA ACT 2601
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001112024566218;#11
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Mr. Charles Beltz
c/- Australian-American Educational Foundation
University House
Australian National University
GPO Box 1559
CANBERRA ACT 2601
STUDY CENTERS
Professor Henry Albinski
Director
Australia-New Zealand Studies Center
161 N. Burrowes Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park PA 16802
Professor John Higley
The Edward A. Clark Center for Australian Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
Austin TX 78713-7219
OFFICIAL AMERICANS
President Bush
c/- American Embassy
Moonah Place
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ambassador Sembler
c/- American Embassy
Moonah Place
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Mr. Lewis R. Luchs
Public Affairs Officer
c/- American Embassy
Moonah Place
CANBERRA ACT 2600
SENT BY:U. S. INFO. SERVICE
:10-12-91 ; 3:29PM ; CANBERRA AUSTRALIA-
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Draft Talking Points for ACAS Event
--Thank you for coming this afternoon to join me in launching
the Australian Centre for American Studies. Each of you is
here because of your commitment to strenghening the
Australian-American friendship through better understanding.
0
Our two nations share much in common -- culturally,
historically, perhaps even linguistically. But as our
variations on the mother tongue show, differences do
exist. In fact, the different approaches we have to
similar problems is why the establishment of this
Centre is so important.
o
There is much that each of our countries can learn from
the other: in the fields of education policy,
environmental protection, productivity, information
technology, trade and economics. Study and exchange of
information in these areas will increase bilateral
trade and investment, it will support scholarly
research, and it will enrich the lives of the
Australians and Americans involved.
--Some of you present today represent institutions dedicated to
the belief that mutual understanding is not only enriching, but
that it is a vital prerequisite to peace and prosperity.
o
The Fulbright Program in Australia has brought about
the exchange of tens of thousands of Australian and
American Fulbrighters. Among the many distinguished
alumni of that program are my host in Sydney yesterday,
Nick Greiner, and my Ambassador to the United Nations,
Sam Pickering, who received his Master's Degree from
Melbourne University. And, as the careers of these two
men illustrate, the good will for another country
engendered by educational exchange does not stop with
the individual. It has a ripple effect that touches
thousands.
That good will is also illustrated, eloquently, I
think, by the last will and testament of an American
artist, Gordon Samstag. Mr. Samstag spent 11 joyful
years teaching at the South Australia School of Fine
Arts in Adelaide. When he passed away in 1990, he
endowed that that school with a scholarship fund of
nearly six million dollars to support the study abroad
of Australian art students.
SENT BY:U. S. INFO. SERVICE 10-12-91 ; 3:30PM ; CANBERRA AUSTRALIA-
001112024566218#13
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--Earlier today Prime Minister Hawke spoke to me about his
desire to expand educational exchange between our two
countries. I support this initiative fully and look forward to
getting the recommendations of the panel of U.S. and Australian
educators and officials who will be reporting to us on how to
proceed.
o
Americans and Australians of my generation know from the
terrible experience of war the importance of our
friendship. Bob Hawke and I hope that educational
exchange will instill younger generations, who were
spared that wartime experience, with a sense of the
importance of our relationship.
--In 1988, Prime Minister Hawke took part in the official launch
of the Center for Australian Studies at the University of Texas
at Austin. On that occasion, he announced the contribution of
50,000 Australian dollars towards its establishment. Today I am
very pleased to announce that the United States Information
Agency is contributing 50,000 U.S. dollars to the Australian
Centre for American Studies.
0
I know each of you agree that there is a real need in
Australia for a national center of American studies. It
will facilitate the exchange of information on
comtemporary issues, which will be a practical benefit to
both sides.
o
I am encouraged by the growing number of Australian
studies programs in American universities. I hope this
center will lead to an expansion of American studies in
Australia.
The challenge the future holds is for us to find new ways
to increase mutual understanding. I am confident that
the Australian Centre for American Studies will open many
new ways.
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