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1982. Television: “Sydney, Golden City of the Gays”

Gay in the 80s Posted on September 23, 2013 by Colin ClewsOctober 31, 2016

“In spite of the law, Sydney is quickly becoming for gays the San Francisco of the Southern Hemisphere. Now this may be a subject that you feel you or your children would be best to avoid. If so, please switch … Continue reading →

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