WGAR News: "This day is not for you." AFP prevent Fred Hooper from marching on Anzac Day, Canberra 25 April 2015: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo

Newsletter date: 28 April 2015

Contents:

* Video: NITV News - 27 April 2015: [Frontier Wars march in Canberra; Frontier Wars commemoration in Brisbane]

* Media Release: Sovereign Union: Police cause ugly confrontation with Aboriginal people at Canberra ANZAC Commemoration
* Media Release: Murrawarri Republic: Murrawarri Head of State refused entry to ANZAC Day March

* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: "This day is not for you." AFP prevent Fred Hooper from marching on Anzac Day, Canberra 25 April 2015.
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: AFP threaten with Taser during undeclared Frontier Wars march - Canberra-Anzac Day 2015
* Video: akaWACA, YouTube: Anzac Day Frontier Wars March. Elder assaulted by police 2015
* Video: Fee Plumley, YouTube: GalliPoliceShame

* News Analysis: Dean Maloney, Red Flag: Police shut down Aboriginal ANZAC Day march

* Audio: Biwa Kwan, SBS News: Indigenous Australians mark Anzac Day
* News: SBS News: Indigenous protest seeking 'frontier wars' recognition shut down by police, say organisers

* Frontier Wars Homepage: Sovereign Union: The Undeclared Frontier Wars: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/frontier-wars

* Past Event: Indymedia Australia: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra - ACT
* Past Event Flyer: Sovereign Union - Gatherings / Events: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/gatherings-events

* News Analysis: Joseph Walker, SMH: Undeclared frontier wars march on Anzac Day
* Audio Interview: Dr John Jiggens, 4ZZZ: Graeme Dunstan: The Frontier wars and Anzac

* Videos: Sovereign Union: Undeclared Frontier Wars Anzac Day Commemoration Videos [Anzac Day Marches 2011, 2012 & 2013]
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Undeclared Frontier Wars March 2014 - Canberra

* Background: WGAR News: Aboriginal Group To Shadow ANZAC Day March And Highlight Frontier Wars: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
* Background: WGAR News: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra: Indymedia Australia
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement

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- Video

NITV News - 27 April 2015: SBS On Demand
http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/434947139574/NITV-News-27-April-part-1
Published on 27 April 2015 on NITV; Expires on 4 May 2015, 5:30pm.

- Media Release

Sovereign Union: Police cause ugly confrontation with Aboriginal people at Canberra ANZAC Commemoration
http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/police-cause-ugly-confrontation-abori...
http://nationalunitygovernment.org/pdf/2015/150425-MA-MR-FRONTIER%20WARS...
25 Apr 15: "Organisers of the undeclared Frontier War's parade today, during the Canberra ANZAC day parade condemned the actions of the Australian Federal Police for refusing to allow 200 Aboriginals and their supporters to peacefully march up ANZAC Avenue to lay a Wreath to Commemorate all those who died in wars, including those who died in the 18th, 19th, and twentieth century Frontier Wars defending their country. ...
Sergeant Crank claimed that the RSL had not issued a permit to the Frontier War's organisers, but according to Aboriginal organiser, Ghillar Anderson, the RSL and AFP had allowed Aboriginal people over the past four years to conduct a peaceful commemoration.
What was different this time? Why did the AFP turn this normally peaceful event into an ugly confrontation incident? ... "

- Media Release

Murrawarri Republic: Murrawarri Head of State refused entry to ANZAC Day March
Sovereign Union: http://sovereignunion.mobi/murrawarri-head-state-refused-entry-anzac-day...
25 Apr 15: " ... "I was escorted by two Australian Federal Police Officers who informed the leader of the Submarine Association that I was not to raise the Murrawarri Flag. It was only three weeks ago the Head of the Commonwealth of Australia, Queen Elizabeth the Second, recognised the Murrawarri Republic," Mr Hooper [Fred Hooper, Head of State of the Murrawarri Republic] added.
"The Police escorts were given orders to arrest me if I raised the Murrawarri Flag during the march with my submariner mates."
Mr Hooper continued, "This is a sad indictment on the RSL, the War Memorial and the Australian Federal Police, not to let Aboriginal (First Nations) people march in commemoration of all fallen Aboriginal Service men and women, who fought on behalf of a foreign King in these wars and who served their Aboriginal Nation in the undeclared Frontier Wars. ... "

- Video

Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: "This day is not for you." AFP prevent Fred Hooper from marching on Anzac Day, Canberra 25 April 2015.
https://vimeo.com/126028040
26 Apr 15: "As Chairman of the Murrawarri Republic, Fred Hooper, decorated former submariner and great nephew of Harold West is prevented from marching on Anzac Day, Canberra 25 April 2015 to commemorate all Aboriginal people who died in wars, whether recognised or not. In the 100th anniversary of the Landing at Gallipoli, AFP Station Sergent based at Civic in Canberra defines the racism that pervades Australian society by declaring, 'This day is not for you.' ... "

- Video

Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: AFP threaten with Taser during undeclared Frontier Wars march - Canberra-Anzac Day 2015
https://vimeo.com/125977469
25 Apr 15

- Video

akaWACA, YouTube: Anzac Day Frontier Wars March. Elder assaulted by police 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joZRf-G-OlE
24 Apr 15: "This footage is from the 2015 Frontier Wars March on ANZAC Day in Canberra at the national war memorial. The attempted arrest of the Aboriginal Elder for 'breaching the peace' by speaking on his own land, demonstrates the war against the First Nations is ongoing. ... "

- Video

Fee Plumley, YouTube: GalliPoliceShame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUjj-QOmU-M
25 Apr 15: "Today, 25th April 2015, Australian Federal Police, backed by Riot Police, prevented a peaceful march as part of the ANZAC Centenary. Representatives and those of all colours marching in solidarity came to the ANZAC Day Centenary Parade from all over the country. They gathered to honour the Black Diggers and all those who died and have been forgotten since the Frontier Wars (the first wars this country ever saw). During this peaceful protest, ... "

- News Analysis

Red Flag: Police shut down Aboriginal ANZAC Day march
https://redflag.org.au/article/police-shut-down-aboriginal-anzac-day-march
26 Apr 15: " ... Forced to the back of Canberra’s ANZAC Day parade, Aboriginal activists and their supporters assembled to remember the wars that are never mentioned from the stage, but which more profoundly shaped Australia. The Frontier Wars lasted more than 140 years as the First Nations stood against the colonial invasion of their lands. ... "If you want to know why we’re here just read these signs." Ghillar Michael Anderson, who leads the Canberra march, points to placards held by the participants. ... " Dean Maloney

- Audio

Biwa Kwan, SBS News: Indigenous Australians mark Anzac Day
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/04/26/indigenous-australians-mar...
26 Apr 15: "The role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers has been remembered at a ceremony in Sydney's Redfern Park. ... More than 2,000 marched along Anzac Parade [Canberra] ... But an attempt by 50 Aboriginal people to join marchers ended when police stopped the group. Police in Canberra say the group of about 50 waved flags, beat sticks and chanted "shame". Organiser Michael Anderson says the group had wanted to march unofficially to recognise Indigenous people killed when Europeans settled in Australia. ... "

- News

SBS News: Indigenous protest seeking 'frontier wars' recognition shut down by police, say organisers
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/04/25/indigenous-protest-seeking...
25 Apr 15: "The organiser of an indigenous group prevented from joining an Anzac Day parade in Canberra has accused police of racism. ... Aboriginal protesters are angry after being prevented from following the Anzac Day parade in Canberra. ... Organiser Michael Anderson later said they wanted to march up Anzac Parade and lay a wreath to recognise indigenous people killed when Europeans settled Australia. He said indigenous people had previously been allowed to hold similar commemorations and accused police of displaying "overt racism" on Saturday. ... "

[Ed. note: The above news by SBS describes the Frontier Wars march as an "Indigenous protest".
It should be noted that the Sovereign Union promotion for this event stated:
"We emphasise that this is a silent remembrance in empathy with the solemnity of the day, wearing black. ... Our action is highlighting a fact. It is not a protest"
http://sovereignunion.mobi/images/2015/features/flyers/jpg/frontier-wars... ]

- Frontier Wars Homepage

Sovereign Union: The Undeclared Frontier Wars
http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/frontier-wars
"We remember all the First Nations people who died in defence of their lands during the colonial invasion.
We also remember the people who were massacred or died in concentration camps with genocidal intent.
- Why the number of First Nations deaths in the frontier wars matters
- Australian War Memorial should recognise the Frontier Wars: Researcher"

- Past Event

Indymedia Australia: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra - ACT
https://indymedia.org.au/events/anzac-day-2015-undeclared-frontier-wars-...
"First Nations and Peoples to bring banners identifying the place and time their people were massacred/murdered/poisoned and by whom
Gather 10.30am Saturday Anzac Day 25 April 2015; Corner Anzac Parade and Constitution Avenue, Canberra
We also invite supporters to carry banners for those who are unable to be present. We emphasise that this is a silent parade in empathy with the solemnity of the day, wearing black. ... Our action is highlighting a fact. It is not a protest
Contact: Michael Anderson, Convenor, Sovereign Union of First Nations and Peoples in Australia"

- Past Event Flyer

Sovereign Union - Gatherings / Events: Canberra - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance & March - ANZAC DAY
http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/gatherings-events
http://sovereignunion.mobi/images/2015/features/flyers/jpg/frontier-wars...

- News Analysis

SMH: Undeclared frontier wars march on Anzac Day
http://www.smh.com.au/national/ww1/undeclared-frontier-wars-march-on-anz...
24 Apr 15: "A small group of Indigenous Australians will march in Canberra on Saturday to remember the Indigenous people killed during the undeclared Frontier Wars. ... The smaller march's primary purpose was to recognise and remember the Indigenous people killed by settlers in the massacres and skirmishes of the colonial era. Mr Anderson argued Australia was tantamount to a "crime scene". Indigenous people were first killed by settlers in 1788, after Australia was settled by the British. ... " Joseph Walker

- Audio Interview

4ZZZ: Graeme Dunstan: The Frontier wars and Anzac
http://www.4zzzfm.org.au/news/audio/2015/04/24/graeme-dunstan-frontier-w...
24 Apr 15: "As Canberra gears up for the massive public spectacle of the hundredth anniversary of the Anzac invasion of Turkey, Ploughshare and Peacebus activist, GRAEME DUNSTAN, is interviewed by Dr John Jiggens about contesting the militarisation of our history. Peace activists will gather for a lantern-lit, pre-Anzac Eve Peace vigil at the War Memorial, then march on Anzac Day with aboriginal activists to the war memorial to include the Frontier Wars along with all the other wars in the Anzac Day commemoration."

- Videos

Sovereign Union: Undeclared Frontier Wars Anzac Day Commemoration Videos
[Anzac Day Marches 2011, 2012 & 2013]
http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/undeclared-frontier-wars-anzac-day-co...
http://www.sovereignunion.mobi/undeclared-frontier-wars
"The 2013 March in Canberra on ANZAC Day to commemorate the Undeclared Frontier Wars and the losses of First Nations people who laid down their lives protecting their families, clans and nations across the Australian continent. ...
A group of Aboriginal people and supporters marched in Canberra behind the 11:00am march on Anzac Day 25 April 2012. They marched to commemorate the losses in the Undeclared Frontier Wars across the Australian continent. ...
This is a cut of the 2011 ANZAC Day video above - providing footage of the March day only - see footage of the vigil below. ... "

- Video

Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Undeclared Frontier Wars March 2014 - Canberra
https://vimeo.com/125882276

- Background

WGAR News: Aboriginal Group To Shadow ANZAC Day March And Highlight Frontier Wars: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/24/wgar-news-aboriginal-group-to-shadow...
24 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Aboriginal Group To Shadow ANZAC Day March And Highlight Frontier Wars
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Gallipoli Could Never Define Australia Like This War Did
* Upcoming Event: Indymedia Australia: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra - ACT
* Upcoming Event Flyer: Sovereign Union - Gatherings / Events: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/gatherings-events
* Frontier Wars Homepage: Sovereign Union: The Undeclared Frontier Wars: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/frontier-wars
* Audio: Melissa Lahoud, The Wire: Lest we Forget: Aboriginal people want their battles acknowledged [Featuring Graeme Dunstan & Dr Timothy Bottoms]
* Analysis / Opinion: Nicholas Clements, NITV News: Comment: Tasmania's Black War: a tragic case of lest we remember?
* Audio Interviews: Cassandra Tim & Warren Barnsley, NIRS Weekly News-in-Review: ANZAC centenary special: Honouring Indigenous service men and women
* Analysis / Opinion: Timothy Bottoms, The Canberra Times: Why we ought to be remembering the frontier wars on Anzac Day
* Background: WGAR News: Evicting Indigenous Australians from their homelands is a declaration of war: John Pilger, The Guardian
* Background: WGAR News: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra: Indymedia Australia
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"

- Background

WGAR News: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra: Indymedia Australia
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/20/wgar-news-anzac-day-2015-undeclared-...
20 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Frontier Wars Homepage: Sovereign Union: The Undeclared Frontier Wars: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/frontier-wars
* Upcoming Event: Indymedia Australia: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra - ACT
* Upcoming Event Flyer: Sovereign Union - Gatherings / Events: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/gatherings-events
* Current Event: Peacebus: Frontier War Storytelling Camp 2015 at Aboriginal Tent Embassy, Canberra
* Media Release: Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union: ANZAC Day - for those who served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations
* Videos: Sovereign Union: Undeclared Frontier Wars Anzac Day Commemoration Videos [Anzac Day Marches 2011, 2012 & 2013]
* Video: akaWACA, YouTube: Frontier Wars Remembrance, Aboriginal ANZAC day, Canberra 2014
* Event Analysis: Ray Jackson, Sovereign Union: ANZAC day: Black Diggers buck the given history of "white men's business"
[Ed. note: We pay our deep respect to Ray Jackson who has recently passed.]
* Analysis / Opinion: Padraic Gibson, Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Journal, UTS: Imperialism, ANZAC nationalism and the Aboriginal experience of warfare
* Audio & Video: Sovereign Union: 50 Aboriginal trackers left behind after the Boer War
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"

- Background

WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/24/wgar-background-to-the-aboriginal-so...
(last updated: 26 April 2015)

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