Supporting Poland’s Solidarity Movement, Wellington 1981

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Photo ID:

954076

Description:

A march to Wellington's Cenotaph to support Poland's Solidarity (Solidarność) movement and protest against the Soviet occupation of Poland, 9 February 1981. Note the railway station in the background and the former Government Buildings on the right. Leading the march are (l-r): Zdzisław Lepionka (Polish Association President), Ludwik Kowalczyk, Mieczysław Murawski and Dioniza Choroś (Gradzik)

Source:

New Zealand's First Refugees Pahiatua's Polish Children Polish Children's Reunion Committee 2004 0-476-00739-9

Time Period:

After WWII

Country:

New Zealand

City/Town/Village:

Wellington

Submitted By:

museum