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Ridha had been in administrative detention in Israel for over 600 days when he was released — He faced no charges, he had not been brought before a court. His most basic democratic rights were taken away by the Israeli … Continue reading
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Corey writes: This is about Aunty Dawn Daylight’s experiences as a child slave at the All Hallows’ convent in Brisbane in the 1950’s and 60’s. Aboriginal slavery was common and legal at that time. If you go through the transcript … Continue reading
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Story and Drawings by Nyree Divitini This book was written by Nyree who was then aged six years. It is published here to encourage other young imaginations. Library of Congress Number: 064602289X Published by Learn Press L.Press P.O. Box 5093 … Continue reading
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The October meeting of the 17 Group will take place on Wednesday the 3rd of October at 7 pm in unit 6 at 20 Drury St West End. Tony Reeves, non-fiction author and journalist, will address the topic “New Questions … Continue reading
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BLHA Symposium: Call for Papers and Participants BLHA is planning an October symposium which will deal with the Queensland labour movement’s activism, challenges and selected disputes under conservative governments. We are calling for papers which deal with the broader topic … Continue reading
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Bahraini refugees call for ”understanding” as they rally against mandatory detention in Sydney today Bahraini Australian Youth Movement joins World Refugee Day Rally in Sydney Three audio interviews with Bahraini refugees are attached and permissible for use Refugee rights supporters … Continue reading
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Friends of Ahimsa House Press Release At 10am on the morning of Wednesday 14th December 2011 Friend of Ahimsa House activist, Bernie Neville, will climb onto the roof of AHIMSA (Peace) House, 26 Horan Street, West End and hang a … Continue reading
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Hi all, The rally for refugees at the national Labor Party conference is now just over a week away. We are pleased to be able to announce that Ged Kearney, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions has now … Continue reading
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We call on people who support community organisation to help defend AHIMSA house at 26 Horan Street West End from unconscionable sale by Challenger Bank, now owned by National Australia bank by signing the petition below. Background Following attendance at … Continue reading
“They lie, the men who tell us, for reasons of their own,
That want is here a stranger, and that misery’s unknown;
For where the nearest suburb and the city proper meet
My windowsill is level with the faces in the street”
— ‘Faces In The Street’ by Henry Lawson
In 1969, Labor Mayor of Brisbane, Clem Jones, declared that the Brisbane City Council (BCC) was going to shut down the trams.
In the early 1970s under the ‘Wilbur Smith Plan’ the BCC replaced trams with freeways.
Does this sound like Campbell Newman digging tunnels?
A one time press photographer, Graham Garner, thought what can I do?
During the last days of the trams, Graham went out to every tram terminus and each tram line and took photos.
Photo: Garner, Grahame. 'Images documenting radical protest and street marches in Brisbane , 1960-1980.' F3400. Fryer Library, University of Queensland
What foresight! Thanks Graham.
When politicians destroy or sell public assets perhaps union members might use their special skill in the way Graham used his skill with a camera.
Tram at South Brisbane Station Photo: Garner, Grahame. 'Images documenting radical protest and street marches in Brisbane , 1960-1980.' F3400. Fryer Library, University of Queensland
Visit Graham’s photo collection of Radical Protest and Street Marches in Brisbane, 1960-1980
Trams in depot opposite PA Hospital Photo: Garner, Grahame. 'Images documenting radical protest and street marches in Brisbane , 1960-1980.' F3400. Fryer Library, University of Queensland
Tram leaving South Brisbane Station. The banner on the front of the tram reads "Women's International League for Peace & Freedom" Photo: Garner, Grahame. 'Images documenting radical protest and street marches in Brisbane , 1960-1980.' F3400. Fryer Library, University of Queensland.
Onlookers on buildings during the Youth Campaign against Conscription, Brisbane, Australia in 1965. Paddy wagons, police and a tram can be seen on the corner of Queen and Albert Streets Brisbane. Facade of T & G corner with Spiers Chemists, Mimi building and NM centre can be seen in the background. Photo: Garner, Grahame. 'Images documenting radical protest and street marches in Brisbane , 1960-1980.' F3400. Fryer Library, University of Queensland.
1971 May Day march - Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley Photo: Garner, Grahame. 'Images documenting radical protest and street marches in Brisbane , 1960-1980.' F3400. Fryer Library, University of Queensland.
Ian Curr
Nov 2010
Posted in community, Popular Culture, Recent, Stories
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This story I’m about to tell, About a bloke you all know well. A Union Rep. here on the job And known by all of us as Bob. He fought the cause on our behalf, With his neck stuck out … Continue reading
