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Protesters gather under the Hamilton banner at Fowlds Park
John MercerSeptember 12, 1981
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand
Black and white photograph of a crowd of anti-Springbok tour protesters assembling in Fowlds Park. Protesters are holding banners commemorating the anniversary of anti-apartheid activist, Steve Biko's death. Banners read "Hamilton", “Biko commemoration” and "Remember Steve Biko". One banner features a portrait of Biko.
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- Title: Protesters gather under the Hamilton banner at 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: Eden Park (Auckland, N.Z. : Stadium), Mount Albert (Auckland, N.Z.), Rugby football--Political aspects--South Africa, Protest movements., New Zealand Police
- 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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