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Refugee rally draws ‘quite a turnout’ in Civic

The crowd at the refugee rally in Civic.

THERE was what was described as “quite a turnout” of community groups, churches, universities and community groups for the Refugee Action Council’s rally in Civic at lunchtime (April 9).

The crowd at the refugee rally in Civic.

A banner at the lunchtime refugee rally in Civic.

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