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Miles Franklin winner guest at Mercy fundraiser
August 16, 2007Alexis is a member of the Waanyi nation of the southern highlands of the Her books include Grog War, a study of alcohol abuse in the outback town of Mercy Endeavour Australia (MEA) traditionally hosts its major fundraising event close to the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, raising much needed funds for refugee projects sponsored by the Monies raised this year, however, will support Indigenous projects in which the sisters are working. Now in its nineteenth year, MEA is made up of former students and staff of Mercy schools and hospitals around All WHAT: “Brunch at the Hilton 2007″ WHEN: Sunday September 16, 2007 (11:00 am until 2:00 pm) WHERE: Hilton Hotel, Level 3, COST: $50 each (please send a money order or cheque payable to “Mercy Endeavour Australia” to Noela Kelman 51A Cardinal Avenue, Beecroft, NSW 2119) RSVP: Friday August 31, 2007
Alexis Wright, one of