feb 16, 1965 - Moree: Gamilaraay people - Pool protest

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Freedom Riders arrived in Moree and decided to visit the local swimming pool as it was a hot day. The manager refused to allow entry to all Aboriginals, so the SAFA's held a protest with posters and signs. After 25 mins, they allowed the entry of the Aboriginal boys. They were met with hostility by the townsfolk, but after a meeting, they were able to remove the segregation in the swimming pool.

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