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1986. Monsignor Porca Madonna and the former South Australian Premier

Gay in the 80s Posted on August 3, 2017 by Colin ClewsAugust 3, 2017

Australian politician Don Dunstan was a controversial figure for most of his life. His progressive social and economic policies grated with the ingrained conservatism of his home state South Australia. His behaviour – including turning up to Parliament in pink … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, LGBT History, Media, Politics | Tagged australian gay activism, being different, don dunstan, fabian lo schiavo, gary wotherspoon, gay activism sydney, gays and religion, gays and the church, sisters of perpetual indulgence | 1 Reply

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