While the sixties and protests often brings to mind the world famous photos of U.S. and British flower children, Australia also had some wonderful protests of their own. Below are nine memorable photos of protests in Australia during the 1960s.
1. Committee of 100
Notice the peace signs and the well dressed demonstrators. 1961. [1]
2. Apartheid
Apartheid protesters. 1964. [2]
3. Bring Boys Home
June, 1965 protester in Sydney. [3]
4. The Wharfies
Wharfies protest in July, 1965, Sydney. [4]
5. S.O.S.
Save Our Sons, silent demonstrators. September, 1965. [5]
6. No Vietnam
February, 1966 demonstrators against the Vietnam war. [6]
7. Draft Cards
Save Our Sons demonstration. May, 1966. [7]
8. Release Dr. Spock
Stop the war and release Dr. Spock. 1967. [8]
9. Anti-Conscription
Anti-conscription demonstrators, 1968. [9]
