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Beyond a cordon formed by the Red Squad across Dominion Rd, large numbers of police can seen in front of Onslow Rd. An ambulance officer is led through the police line by a female officer

John MercerSeptember 12, 1981

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand

Black and white photograph of a line of riot police officers forming a blockade along Dominion Road. One police officer is holding a megaphone, others are wearing protective helmets with visors and holding batons.

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  • Title: Beyond a cordon formed by the Red Squad across Dominion Rd, large numbers of police can seen in front of Onslow Rd. An ambulance officer is led through the police line by a female officer
  • 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 Eden (Auckland, N.Z.)
  • Physical Dimensions: 35 mm frame
  • Subject Keywords: Rugby football--Political aspects--South Africa, New Zealand Police, New Zealand Police--History, Discrimination, Racism in sports
  • Type: Negative
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • External Link: Auckland Museum: Collections Online
  • Support: Polyester
  • Wikipedia: Auckland Museum on Wikipedia
  • Process: Gelatin silver
  • Notes: Inscribed on print verso: BC9-72 Dominion Rd near Onslow Rd. 12th Sept 1981. The Red Squad form a cordon across Dominion Rd, large numbers of police can seen beyond the line in front of Onslow Rd. An ambulance officer is led through the police line by a female officer. I become aware that there is a cluster of people – marshals, media and medics, as well two ambulances to my right. I head there.
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

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