While the world's media scrambles for any background information about Julian Assange, it has been suggested that a statue should be erected to him on Magnetic Island , off Townsville . This is contained in the latest post on the online newspaper , Magnetic Times , which in August reported that Julian's mother had lived on the island in the 1970s with her young son, extracts of which were run in Little Darwin under the heading WIKILEAK FAMILY ISLAND SECRETS .
Editor George Hirst reports that he has received numerous telephone calls from the media, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Japanese media, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian and Channel 9 .
His latest article includes a claim by the island's marriage celebrant ,David " Crusty" Herron, with few exact details, that he met Assange on several occasions and gained the impression that he wanted to overcome differences in society like the Labor Party used to do. The full report with comments can be viewed on http://www.magnetictimes.com
Editor George Hirst reports that he has received numerous telephone calls from the media, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Japanese media, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian and Channel 9 .
His latest article includes a claim by the island's marriage celebrant ,David " Crusty" Herron, with few exact details, that he met Assange on several occasions and gained the impression that he wanted to overcome differences in society like the Labor Party used to do. The full report with comments can be viewed on http://www.magnetictimes.com
