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Gaywaves report on Sydney’s first Candlelight AIDS Vigil
Title:
Gaywaves report on Sydney’s first Candlelight AIDS Vigil
NFSA ID
818924
Year
1985
Courtesy
2SER 107.3
Sydney gay and lesbian radio program Gaywaves presenter Dietmar Hollman reports in October 1985 from a rally and AIDS Candlelight Vigil, the first held in Sydney, organised by Sydney City councillors Brian McGahen and Craig Johnston.
The recording includes discussion of the 1985 Public Health Proclaimed Diseases Amendment Act, speeches from Brian McGahen, Craig Johnston, Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Dennis Scott, a performance from July Glen and vox pops from the crowd.
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