Actions, protests & rallies
Muloobinba/Newcastle
When
1:00pm Wednesday 18 October
Where
Lions Park
1 Maitland St
Stockton NSW 2295
AustraliaWhy
it will be the 22nd anniversary of the sinking of SIEV-X on Oct 18th. You are invited to attend the unveiling of the SIEV-X memorial on the 22st Anniversary of the tragic sinking.
We will hold a remembrance vigil at 1pm
This coming Wednesday it will be 22 years that the Australian government knowingly allowed the SIEV-X to sink. 353 people drowned, to serve the policy of deterrence.
The memorial has been commissioned by Newcastle City Council
to express its continuing commitment to Newcastle being a Refugee Welcome Town
GETTING THERE:
Take the 12.40 Newcastle-to-Stockton Ferry.
Turn right on exiting the wharf and walk 500 m.
The Memorial is at a sandstone block by the shoreline near the playground there.
Please check with Niko.