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The 2009 Eureka Stockade Rally

27 Nov 2009 - 17:30
27 Nov 2009 - 19:00
Etc/GMT+10
The spirit of Eureka rebellion lives in today's battles of ordinary people!

Join the 2009 Eureka Stockade anniversary rally on Friday 27 November, 5.30pm on the steps of the State library, Swanston street.

?This year's anniversary commemoration will draw on the continuing spirit of Eureka rebellion in today's battles of ordinary people for justice and democratic rights. The battle started 155 years ago is not finished.??

A mock up contemporary Eureka Stockade will be constructed on the steps of the State Library with banners, placards and flags inside the Stockade - demands will include abolishing the ABCC, working people's rights to health and safety, renewable energy, human rights for refugees, democratic rights of communities, etc.

Speakers: ?Fr. Bob Maguire, ?Dave Noonan?, Rob Stary, ?Margaret Williamson (Eureka descendent who will also briefly talk on "Harmonisation" and OHS)?, Pamela Curr (Asylum Seekers Resource Centre), ?David Spratt (Environment Action Centre), ?Gerry Conlon (Guildford 4) and Paddy Hill (Birmingham 6).

??Unions and community groups are invited to bring union flags and banners to the stockade.
Organised by Spirit of Eureka
Endorsed by: Liberty Victoria, Victorian Trades Hall Council
Contact 0417 456 001 or email.