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Wattle a show of unity
KYLIE SMITH and SUE HEWITT
20oct02
AUSTRALIANS will remember the victims and rally behind the survivors of the Bali bombings during today's national day of mourning.
By wearing a sprig of wattle, our national floral emblem, or another appropriate Australian symbol, Victorians can show their solidarity with those who have suffered.
As a gesture of respect and remembrance, the Sunday Herald Sun will be handing out sprigs of wattle at three points around the city centre from approximately 9am.
In the Burke Street Mall, at Southbank and outside St Paul's Cathedral on Swanston Street -- wattle sprigs will be available from special booths.
Premier Steve Bracks has backed the call for a mass mark of respect, urging Victorians to wear wattle or Kangaroo Paw, in a show of support for those affected by the terrorist attacks.
Pausing for a minute at noon would also be a mark of solidarity with the victims and their families, he said. Victorians can sign condolence books at the offices of all MPs, and Parliament House.
"People can take the opportunity to pass on a message of support and sympathy," Mr Bracks said.
"The response to the the tragedy . . . the compassion . . . has been overwhelming.
"I'm sure that all Victorians will in some way mark the day and think of those who lost their lives last weekend, those who are still missing, and those who are injured."
Opposition Leader Robert Doyle said the flowers on the steps of parliament were a poignant illustration of Victorians' outpouring of grief.
"The flowers are a powerful symbol of our support and sympathy for those who have been so profoundly affected," he said.
National Party Leader Peter Ryan said country Victorians always supported their neighbours in times of trouble and would do so again today.
"The strength and resolve of all Australians will ensure that some good comes from all this evil."
Melbourne Lord Mayor John So said the day would be a sombre occasion and a day for quiet reflection.
Wattle a show of unity
KYLIE SMITH and SUE HEWITT
20oct02
AUSTRALIANS will remember the victims and rally behind the survivors of the Bali bombings during today's national day of mourning.
By wearing a sprig of wattle, our national floral emblem, or another appropriate Australian symbol, Victorians can show their solidarity with those who have suffered.
As a gesture of respect and remembrance, the Sunday Herald Sun will be handing out sprigs of wattle at three points around the city centre from approximately 9am.
In the Burke Street Mall, at Southbank and outside St Paul's Cathedral on Swanston Street -- wattle sprigs will be available from special booths.
Premier Steve Bracks has backed the call for a mass mark of respect, urging Victorians to wear wattle or Kangaroo Paw, in a show of support for those affected by the terrorist attacks.
Pausing for a minute at noon would also be a mark of solidarity with the victims and their families, he said. Victorians can sign condolence books at the offices of all MPs, and Parliament House.
"People can take the opportunity to pass on a message of support and sympathy," Mr Bracks said.
"The response to the the tragedy . . . the compassion . . . has been overwhelming.
"I'm sure that all Victorians will in some way mark the day and think of those who lost their lives last weekend, those who are still missing, and those who are injured."
Opposition Leader Robert Doyle said the flowers on the steps of parliament were a poignant illustration of Victorians' outpouring of grief.
"The flowers are a powerful symbol of our support and sympathy for those who have been so profoundly affected," he said.
National Party Leader Peter Ryan said country Victorians always supported their neighbours in times of trouble and would do so again today.
"The strength and resolve of all Australians will ensure that some good comes from all this evil."
Melbourne Lord Mayor John So said the day would be a sombre occasion and a day for quiet reflection.