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Reclaim the spirit: Eureka 150 years on
by brain_fear Friday December 03, 2004 at 05:41 AM
brain_fear@NOSPAM.dystopias.ath.cx

Photos from the dawn ceremony (at 4am) and the march through Ballarat.

Reclaim the spirit: ...
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At 4am some 30 people arrived to share the Eureka spirit and contribute their thoughts on the events that took place 150 years ago.

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Through the streets of Ballarat
by brain_fear Friday December 03, 2004 at 05:41 AM
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Through the streets ...
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A march started at 9am, its destination the cemetery where some of the diggers who fell 150 years ago, now lay.

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The grave of the diggers
by brain_fear Friday December 03, 2004 at 05:41 AM
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The grave of the dig...
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At the cemetery individuals reflected on the events which took place 150 years ago, remembering the ideals which the diggers fought for.

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The plaque located on the soldier's grave
by brain_fear Friday December 03, 2004 at 05:41 AM
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The plaque located o...
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Located a few metres from the diggers grave, is the grave of the soliders who fell during the uprising.

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Located on the wall at the Bakery Hill McDonalds
by brain_fear Friday December 03, 2004 at 05:41 AM
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Located on the wall ...
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Direct democracy in action
by brain_fear Friday December 03, 2004 at 05:41 AM
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Direct democracy in ...
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At Bakery Hill march pariticipants discussed and agreed on next years activities.

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