Springboks Rugby tour 1971

Joy Ardill - 00:15:57

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Joy Ardill
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00:15:57

Joy Ardill discusses her active participation in street marches, Vietnam war protests, and the 1971 Springbok protest. She notes the lack of involvement by the Queensland ALP state party.

Nic Bos - 00:28:39

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Nic Bos
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00:28:39

Nic Bos discusses the ALP stand on issues such as the moratorium, and his active role with the Gerry Jones in sabotaging the fence at Ballymore Park during the Springboks anti-apartheid campaign before the game was moved to the Exhibition Grounds. 

Lindsay Jones - 00:09:34

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Lindsay Jones
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00:09:34

Lindsay Jones reflects on being in opposition to the Bjelke-Petersen government, participating in the anti-Springbok demonstrations in Toowoomba, the right to march, the anti-uranium movement, and remembers supporting land rights at the second ALP Conference in the 1960s when others were not interested.

Greg Moran - 00:05:50

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Greg Moran
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00:05:50

Greg Moran discusses the 1971 Springboks visit to Brisbane when he was eleven when he admired the ALP stand against apartheid, establishing it as a party for social justice.

Bob Henricks - 00:35:42

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Bob Henricks
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00:35:42

Bob Henricks discusses the issues of 1960s and 1970s including anti-uranium, Springboks, Vietnam moratorium, street march bans, and opposition to Bjelke-Petersen. He describes hiding incendiary bombs for the Springbok game. 

Norma Jones - 00:24:04

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Norma Jones
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00:24:04

Norma Jones discusses the mobilisation in Toowoomba against the Springboks visit and the role of the publican who ran the White Horse Hotel. She discusses the following of the group called 'Ladies in Line against Communism' (Lilac Ladies) mainly from west of Toowoomba including Tara and Chinchilla and the role of Dulcie Willasee, and also the League of Rights in Toowoomba.

Norma Jones - 00:21:27

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Norma Jones
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00:21:27

Norma Jones discusses Council elections in provincial towns, where no ALP ticket is used. She remembers the activities of a conservative in bringing the Springboks Rugby Team to Toowoomba in 1971.

George Britten - 01:03:35

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George Britten
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01:03:35

George Britten discusses why he never became a union organiser as well as what he perceives to be his greatest achievement.

George Britten - 00:50:36

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George Britten
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00:50:36

George Britten talks about the declared State of Emergency at the 1971 Springboks tour and his sacking upon his return to work.

George Britten - 00:47:34

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George Britten
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00:47:34

George Britten describes his involvement as a union delegate at the 1971 South African Springboks rugby tour at the RNA showgrounds, as well as that of BWIU Hugh Hamilton.

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