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Goldfields, Victoria

Queer Goldfields - A Celebration of Hidden Histories

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Queer Goldfields - A Celebration of Hidden Histories

Price

Free

Dates

17 May 2025

Description

Step into the hidden history of Victoria's queer past at the launch of Queer Goldfields (queergoldfields.au), part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. This lively variety night brings to life LGBTIQA+ figures from the 19th century through performance, music, and storytelling. Meet trailblazers like bushranger Captain Moonlite, trans pioneer Edward De Lacey Evans, performer Miss Goddard, sculptor Dora Ohlfsen, and queer icon Lola Montez. Discover lesser-known lives such as poet Lesbia Harford, cook Fredrick Wilson, and young trans woman Joey Hanslow. Based on over 300 historical newspaper articles, Queer Goldfields uncovers the resilience, defiance, and legacy of Ballarat's queer community. Presented by City of Ballarat and Federation University, this is a night of insight, celebration, and powerful untold stories.

Location details

  • Doors Doors at 7:00 PM
Address

Address

501- 503 Neill Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia, 3350

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