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Print
441857
  • Title
    Collection 04: The Block, Redfern, 2003-2004 / photographed by Patricia Baillie
  • Call number
    PXA 982/vol. 1/68-74
  • Level of description
    sub-fonds
  • Date

    26 Dec. 2003 - 25 Mar. 2004
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    441857
  • Physical Description
    Photographs - 7 digital photoprints, col. - 28 x 21 cm. or smaller
  • Scope and Content
    This photographic collection of The Block, Redfern, comprises 7 photographic prints at PXA 982 / vol. 1 / 68-74 listed below:

    68. The Block, opposite Redfern Railway Station, at the top of Eveleigh Street, where a constant core group of people gather. 26/12/03
    69. Bruce Ellis [looking at photos], "Smart Alex" [unshirted man standing], David, Joanne (from Cowra) and others. 30/1/04
    70. Lilian & Cindy [both on mattress], Wayne walking across verandah that was demolished after the riot. 17/2/04
    71. Lilian, mother of 14 children, including Mary Ann & Merrill Bates. Cindy [at right]. 17/2/04
    72. [Unidentified children]. 20/3/04
    73. Thomas "TJ" Hickey's younger sister, [with unidentified youth behind]. 20/3/04
    74. Demolition of 4 houses following the riot. 25/3/04
  • System of arrangement
    Chronological
  • Copying Conditions
    Reproduction Restricted:
    Copyright status:: In copyright - Life of photographer plus 70 years
  • General note

    Titled & dated by photographer (from notes on ML file)
    On 15 February 2004, a riot took place in The Block between NSW Police & local Aboriginal residents. The riot began after the death of a young Aboriginal man, 17 year old Thomas "TJ" Hickey. Hickey had a fatal bicycle accident, allegedly the result of a police pursuit. These photographs show The Block before the riot and afterwards, when certain areas were demolished
    Digital order no:Album ID : 824153
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