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An impressive turnout as the protest march emerges through the gates of Fowlds Park
John MercerSeptember 12, 1981
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand
Black and white photograph of a large crowd of anti-Springbok tour protesters as they are leaving through the gates of Fowlds Park. Protesters are wearing protective helmets and holding hand-made wooden shields, some displaying a handcuffed hand. A line of police officers stand watching the crowd.
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- Title: An impressive turnout as the protest march emerges through the gates of Fowlds Park
- Creator: John Mercer
- Creator Lifespan: b. 1949
- Creator Nationality: New Zealander
- Creator Birth Place: New Plymouth, New Zealand
- Date Created: September 12, 1981
- Location: Mount Albert (Auckland, N.Z.)
- Physical Dimensions: 35 mm frame
- Subject Keywords: Racism in sports, Anti-apartheid activists, Springboks (Rugby team), New Zealand Police--History, Rugby football--Political aspects--South Africa
- Type: Negative
- Rights: All rights reserved
- External Link: Auckland Museum: Collections Online
- Support: Polyester
- Wikipedia: Auckland Museum on Wikipedia
- Process: Gelatin silver
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