Approximately 15 police in five police cars turned up at the Tecoma “No Maccas” Community Garden about 7.30 AM this morning along with Joel Freeman the owner of the land and the man who has sold the adjacent blocks to McDonalds. T
They were greeted by our garden keep Janine, who was promptly evicted by police. All possessions, signs etc have been removed by the garden with a prominent “Private – Keep Out” Sign erected on the fence. Police and Dr Joel Freeman removed all signage and ribbons from the fence.
Great photos by John Weeks of the eviction on Spectrumfmradio website
ABC News online story on eviction
However they can lock us out but they can’t shut us up! – The campaign against McDonalds in Tecoma will continue until we win!
#1. ” QUALITY FOOTAGE NEEDED ASAP ”
Some of the news crews got there late ( including 7:30 report ) and only have footage after the eviction and action had ceased. We need your footage/ Photos of today’s eviction & of the garden looking beautiful with people “so before & after shots /footage” ASAP Please upload to
https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsInTecomaProtestInformationSite/photos_stream
Tomorrow Garry Can then upload to new YouTube channel
#2. ” LOCKED OUT ”
News back from Garden site is we are moving tonight’s 5pm pre- meeting Picnic 3 doors down on Hwy to Judy’s place Red brick house) .. Bring chairs ( also for meeting ) food , Paints cardboard etc.. to re sign the fence !!! The media have been there all morning and story will be everywhere by tonight … lets show our presence remains strong !” https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsInTecomaProtestInformationSite/photos_stream
gates locked today by Joel Freeman – 9th Nov
Joel removes ribbons from front fence during garden eviction – Nov 9th
Hear the voice of the people – Janine during the garden eviction November 9th
