1970 protest by Victoria University students against rugby tour to South Africa.

Students leave the university march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students preparing to march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students leaving the university to march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Howard Moses on left holding banner, Gavin Thompson under banner in the middle

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Graeme Collins on left of picture

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Royal Abbott holding NO placard

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Bernadette ( with head scarf) and Therese O'Connell lead the singing.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Therese O'Connell in front with George Rosenberg with glasses behind her.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Tony Larsen and Gavin Thompson looking at camera. Bill Logan with loud hailer on right

Students leaving university to march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Bill Logan speaking

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Cathy Dewes is speaking

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Police guard the entrance

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march down the Terrace to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Bill Logan on the right

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Police car following

Students march to Parliament and Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Howard Moses address the crowd

Students march to Parliament and Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.
Niel Wright speaking to the crowd

Students march to the Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Parliament and Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Howard Moses talking to the crowd

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Howard Moses addresses the crowd

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march down the Terrace to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students get ready to march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students leaving the university to march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Harry Harrison second from the right nearest to camera

Students march down Salamanca Rd to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students march down Willis St to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.

Students Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970 being photographed.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970. Bernadette O'Connell with scarf on her head.

Students march to Rugby Union office in Wellington protesting against the proposed All Black tour to South Africa. 11 June 1970.Therese O'Connell holding the banner and Bill Logan with placard over shoulder

Protest Photos from the 1970s

Students ignored the rain to march to the Rugby Union headquarters to protest the proposed All Black tour to South Africa.

Photographer: Keith Stewart