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Carlotta, Kings Cross 1970-71

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Carlotta, Kings Cross 1970-71

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Ellis, Rennie

Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive

The Rennie Ellis archive contains thousands of documentary images taken by the late Rennie Ellis over many decades

Drag and cross dressing

Cross dressing has aroused wildly varying attitudes in Sydney over the course of its history. Once subject to extreme legal punishment, drag no longer causes consternation in the streets, and is still part of life in the city.

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Entertainment and Spectacle

Gay Lesbian and Transgender

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Kings Cross

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In the nineteenth century one of Sydney's most prestigious suburbs, it became home to a vibrant bohemian community and later Sydney's red light district. Named for the intersection of Darlinghurst Road, William and Victoria Streets and once called Queens Cross, the area is now a neon lit mecca for tourists and Sydneysiders.

Carlotta

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Transgender Australian cabaret performer and entertainer who became the most famous member of the Les Girls show, in Sydney's Kings Cross. Carlotta is the stage name of Carol Spencer.

Les Girls

Legendary Kings Cross 'drag' show. The Carousel Club was purpose built by underworld figure Abe Saffron to house the show.

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Carousel Club

Nightclub in Kings Cross on the corner of Darlinghurst Road and Roslyn Street that was owned by Abe Saffron & Sammy Lee who had built the venue to house the revue 'Les Girls'.

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