Lismore’s Rainbow History
Forty years later, memories flooded back to me today of the trepidation I felt as I stepped into the office of Jim Brigginshaw, the Editor of Lismore’s daily newspaper, “The … Read the rest “Lismore’s Rainbow History”
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Memories Of Mardi Gras 1978
As we head into Mardi Gras season in Sydney, and in particular the fortieth anniversary (though strictly speaking, it’s half way through the year), I thought I’d re-share an earlier … Read the rest “Memories Of Mardi Gras 1978”
Sydney’s Marriage Equality Rally
It was a beautiful spring day in Sydney: perfect weather for the first Marriage Equality rally since the plebiscite was confirmed. Current estimates: 30,000 people. Here are some photographs.
Eskilstuna Pride
“What’s your name? Are you German or something?”, I was asked by the bloke who sat down beside me offering me a beer. He was part of a larger group … Read the rest “Eskilstuna Pride”
Tropical Fruits Parade and Launch
If I think about all of the things which have happened in terms of gay life in Lismore during my lifetime, there’s a lot to reflect upon. As a teenager, … Read the rest “Tropical Fruits Parade and Launch”
Memories Of Mardi Gras 1978
I recently had an email from someone interested in the oral history project I had been involved in back in 1998, celebrating twenty years since the first Sydney Gay and … Read the rest “Memories Of Mardi Gras 1978”