australia day riots archie calder

By carltonnorth56

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    protest was sparked by comments made by mr. abbot about "moving on" the aboriginal tent embassy

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    voilent protests by over 200 protesters outside the lobby restaurant where Ms Gillard and Mr Abbott were presenting the national emergency medals

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    Ms Gillard's federal police escort decided to rush the prime minister from the event.

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    Julia Gillard stumbled as she is dragged from the restaurant to a waiting car

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    violent clashes between the 50 police and angery crowd

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    Julia Gillard's shoe held as trophy by the protesters
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    australia day protests