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Francis de Groot
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Francis Edward de Groot was an Irish-Australian member of the fascist paramilitary organisation, the New Guard. de Groot was most famous for intervening on horseback during the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, cutting the tape before the Premier of New South Wales, Jack Lang, could do so. Earlier, he had been an antique dealer, and a maker of fine furniture and shop fittings.
de Groot, 1915
de Groot, 1915
de Groot trying to cut the ribbon
de Groot trying to cut the ribbon
de Groot on horseback in 1932
de Groot on horseback in 1932
de Groot being dragged off his horse after cutting the opening ribbon
de Groot being dragged off his horse after cutting the opening ribbon
New Guard
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The New Guard was an Australian fascist paramilitary organisation during the Great Depression. It was the largest and most successful fascist organisation in Australian history.
Captain de Groot declares the Sydney Harbour Bridge open in March 1932.
Captain de Groot declares the Sydney Harbour Bridge open in March 1932.
The costume of a New Guard member, obtained from a defendant in the Garden case.
The costume of a New Guard member, obtained from a defendant in the Garden case.