Union for Civil Liberties Demonstration 1967 Brisbane Australia

People listening to speakers during the Union for Civil Liberties Demonstration September 1967 in Brisbane. The demonstration was called by the Trades and Labour Council of Queensland to protest against police treatment of university students and staff in Roma Street, Brisbane during a protest march. The march, from the University of Queensland to the city, had been held a few days earlier.

Boys with placard during the Labour Day procession in Brisbane, 1965

Boys with placard during the Labour Day procession in Brisbane, 1965.

Tram at South Brisbane station, Brisbane Australia

Three men inspecting tram at South Brisbane station, Brisbane Australia, during No War Toys outing. WILPF (Womens International League for Peace and Freedom) banner can be seen on the front of the tram. The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom was founded in 1915. It works towards disarmament, political solutions to international conflicts, equal participation of women in activities, economic justice and the elimination of racism and discrimination. To achieve these goals, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom organises meetings, conferences and campaigns.

Tram leaving South Brisbane Station

Tram leaving South Brisbane Station, Brisbane, Australia during "No war toys" outing.

Claude Jones addressing a Communist Party of Australia meeting in Brisbane, Australia

Claude Jones addressing a Communist Party of Australia meeting in Brisbane, Australia. Ted Bacon can be seen at the table.

Bernie Taft speaking at a Communist Party of Australia meeting, Brisbane, Australia

Bernie Taft speaking at a Communist Party of Australia meeting, Brisbane, Australia. Claude Jones can be seen at the table.

Youth Campaign against Conscription, Brisbane, Australia

Patrick Rooke being bundled into the police wagon during the Youth Campaign against Conscription, cnr Queen and Albert Streets Brisbane, Australia, 1965.

Brian Laver at LBJ demonstration

Brian Laver speaking at the demonstration to protest the visit of President Lyndon Johnson to Brisbane during the Vietnam War in January 1966. Jack Sherrington can be seen on extreme right of photograph.

Parson speaking at LBJ visit to Brisbane 1966

Parson speaking at LBJ visit to Brisbane, Australia in 1966. Alf Saunders, Communist Party of Australia member and PMG linesman is facing the parson. Demonstrations were held during the visit to Australia by President Lyndon Johnson.

Fighting Jacky could not save Mackie - Mayday 1965, Brisbane

Placard on the back of a truck during the Mayday march in Brisbane, Australia, May 1965.

Trade unionists unite to win banner in Mayday march Brisbane 1965

Truck with banner Trade unionists unite to win in Brisbane, Australia, during the Labor Day procession, May 1965. Truck has another banner Trades and Labor Council of Queensland and affiliated unions.

Moratorium marchers with linked arms in Brisbane 1970

Demonstrators in Brisbane, Australia with banners and flags during Moratorium march 1970.

Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Oodgeroo Noonuccal of the Noonuccal tribe of Stradbroke Island near Brisbane, was a poet and Aboriginal activist.

Women wearing peace aprons during Peace march in Brisbane, Australia 1963

Women wearing peace aprons during Peace march in Brisbane, Australia 1963. Cars can be seen in the background.

Marchers holding banner declaring For their sake fight for peace during the 1963 Peace March, Brisbane, Australia

Marchers holding banner during Peace march in Brisbane, Australia 1963. Tram and car can be seen in the background. Banner declares For their sake fight for peace, their future is in your hands.