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Occupy Melbourne protest moved
Occupy Melbourne protesters gathered in the City Square were moved on by a large police contingent today after the Melbourne City Council issued an eviction notice.
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City Square resembles a rubbish tip after protesters are driven out. Police removed buckets of urine from tents.Credit:Megan Levy
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A protester is forcibly removed from the square.Credit:Megan Levy
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Police drag protesters by the arms and legs in City Square.Credit:Megan Levy
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Police wrestle with protesters while trying to clear the makeshift camp.Credit:Megan Levy
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Writing the phone number for a legal service on their arms, protesters prepare for arrests.Credit:Jason South
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Police attempt to put an end to the Occupy Melbourne protest in the City Square today.Credit:Jason South
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Chanting in protest.Credit:Pat Scala
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Readying for action.Credit:Pat Scala
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Police attempt to put an end to the Occupy Melbourne protest in the City Square.Credit:Jason South
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Police stand behind protesters bearing signs.Credit:Jason South
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One of the protesters shows her rage.Credit:Jason South
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Arm-in-arm in the city square.Credit:Jason South
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A lone protester surveys a line of police officers.Credit:Jason South
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Blowing bubbles...Credit:Jason South
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Fighting for change.Credit:Jason South
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Protesters stage an impromptu sit-in.Credit:Pat Scala
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Police watch on.Credit:Pat Scala
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Protesters gather.Credit:Jason South
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A sign of the times in the City Square.Credit:Jason South