People for Nuclear Disarmament (PND) was formed in Melbourne in October 1981 and has been a significant force in the global disarmament movement. The organization aims to eliminate the threat of nuclear war and mobilize public opinion in support of disarmament and peace. PND advocates for social justice and environmental preservation, with the ultimate goal of achieving complete and general world disarmament, supported by international agreements.Eight copies of PND Newsletter produced by People for Nuclear Disarmament on white A4 with black print varying between six and ten pages, dates in 1983 and 1984. Also, a 20 page A4 size black print on white paper PND publication titled FLASHPOINT June 84 Vol1 No1. There are another 14 newspaper cuttings and pamphlets relating to nuclear disarmament. people for nuclear disarmament, pnd newsletter, flashpoint

Probably used in the Ballarat School of Mines Chemisry Laboratories, at that time led by Professor Alfred Mica Smith, with lecturer Daniel Walker. From W. Watson & Sons, Block Arcade, MelbourneAn early model of a flashpoint apparatus, of mainly brass construction, heated by a spirit lamp. Complete with two mercury-in-glass tfermometers (50 degree to 70 degrees celcius x 1 degree, 10 degrees to 50 degrees celcius c 1 degree), and lamp-stand. Serial Number 1786.scientific instruments, chemistry, alfred mica smith, daniel walker, ballarat school of mines, w. watson & sons ltd, thermometer