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Despite the mild threat of summer rain, hundreds of people descended on Forrest Chase, a common meeting place in the heart of Perth's CBD, for an Invasion Day rally.
But about half an hour into speeches from Aboriginal leaders, the peaceful gathering turned to chaos.
Police officers and organisers quickly started telling attendees to move away from the stage.
"I don't want to make a panic. Just move that way slowly," one organiser yelled into the microphone.
"Because they reckon someone planted a bomb. Walk that way now. Now."
You need to move. Your safety is paramount," an officer told the gathering.
Some in the crowd were confused about the instructions, with s
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