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The Occupation of Cockatoo Island 1989

The Occupation of Cockatoo Island 1989

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Documentary

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Documents the Cockatoo Island Dockyard occupation and industrial actions of 1989.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

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Cast

Frances Kelly

Frances Kelly

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