Protest against Downer

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ARMIDALE — On May 17, 50 people braved cold and rainy weather to protest against foreign minister Alexander Downer when he visited the University of New England to deliver the annual Earl Page College politics lecture.

The protesters voiced numerous concerns, from opposition the Iraq war to the government's anti-student-union legislation.

Beatrice Bleile

From Green Left Weekly, May 25, 2005.
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