LGBTIQ+ Social Life

LGBTIQ+ social life in Newcastle has transformed dramatically over the course of the 20th Century. To view more information relating to LGBTIQ+ social life in Newcastle you can view Hunter Rainbow History's collection of oral histories. 

Bernie's Bar the barCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 14th February 1974

Bernie's Bar, Hamilton NSWCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14

Bernie's Bar advertisement for Ken Lease ConstructionsCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14

The Gayland BrothersCreator: Out Now magazine

Muscle Room advertisementCreator: Out Now magazine Date: April-May 2004

Andrew and Bill Whitbread-Brown wedding photo, 2007Creator: Bashford, Kerry Date: 2017-5-30

"Voila" opening performanceCreator: Sheraton Hotel, Seoul Date: August 1982

Bill Whitbread-Brown, Miss Fair Day, 1995Creator: Bashford, Kerry Date: 2017-5-30

"Beautiful Girls" finaleCreator: Photographer unknown Date: 27 November 1988

Bernie's Bar Jackie and Keith ThornCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14

Robert PearsonCreator: "John" Date: September 1985

Bernie's Bar Bulmer's advertisementCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 1974-02-14

Bernie's Bar menuCreator: Newcastle Sun Date: 14th February 1974