Four peace activists have been arrested blockading the Caroona Street gate of Western Street Barracks, Rockhampton.
They intention was to disrupt the Talisman Saber war rehearsals by putting their bodies on the road in front of miltary supply transports.
Those arrested are Andy Paine, Jim Dowling, Dave (?) and Robin Taubenfeld, all of Brisbane.
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Jim Dowling, Andy Paine, Robyn Taubenfeld, and Dave Sprigg were arrested today while lying down in front of the Rockkampton army base which is the staging post of the largest US military execrises in the Southern hemisphere.
Below is a link to Rockhampton Bulletin article about the arrest including photos … http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/four-protesters-arrested-outside-barracks-talisman/1951687