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Television, 2002 (Lifestyle, Magazine)
This Queer Nation episode is an overview of the capital city's queer history. The literary demimonde is first up: Katherine Mansfield's lesbian affairs and a scandal involving Norris Davey (later known as Frank Sargeson). Then the role is explored of the Dorian Society (1962-1986) and its subgroup the Homosexual Law Reform Society, which helped pave the way to decriminalisation in the 1980s. The programme also introduces viewers to NZ’s most famous trannys: Carmen and then-MP Georgina Beyer. Historic newsclips and footage help bring the stories to life.
Queer Nation was the world's longest-running free-to-air factual television series for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender (LGBT) community. It ran for 11 seasons over nine years from 1996 and paved the way for other dedicated ...
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Television, 1985 (Full Length)
This acclaimed short drama has Georgina Beyer acting
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Michelle Geraldine Maher
Posted at 07.23PM - 05.07.2010
I personally enjoyed your show it all took me back many years having been in Wellington during this specific period in time. I knew Carmen then and still do keep in contact with her in Australia. Carmen is a real New Zealand icon she paved the way for numerous gays, transexuals, etc. I remember the Royal Oak Hotel very well with the Bistro and Tavern bar where numerous gays and drag queens would hang out. Those were the days when you had 6.0clock closing and people would down as much drink as they possibly could before closing time. Carmens International coffee lounge was a wonderful hang out for all the gays, and drag queens in Wellington. Still remember the Dorian Society and particularly its founder Cees Kooge. There was a whole group of us that would get together on quite a regular basis. What great times we all had in those days now so long ago. Thank you so much for allowing me to share in this experience. Regards Michelle Maher (nee) Michelle Carr. Originally from Wanganui.