Bloye, Carolyn

 

Carolyn Bloye

Carolyn grew up in Sydney and first made gay and lesbian friends through a local theatre group. In this interview, she describes the 1960s lesbian social scene, particularly the wine bar Chez Ivy’s. She has lived in Perth, Cairns and Brisbane.

 

Oral history recordings

 

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BPride History Groupamateur theatre, Petersham, Petersham TAFE, Pocket Theatre, Sydenham, Chameleons, Polynesians, Boomerangs, Chez Ivy, Dulwich Hill High School, assault, lesbian icons, clothing, Lana Cantrell, Dusty Springfield, Discrimination, HIV/AIDS, Perth, Lewisham, Dita Cobb, Midnight Shift, WA AIDS Council, Clover, Rubies, Jools, Dawn O'Donnell