Whanganui rainbow heritage building recognised
In 1920, Mayor Mackay shot returned soldier Walter D’Arcy Cresswell through the chest.
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In 1920, Mayor Mackay shot returned soldier Walter D’Arcy Cresswell through the chest.
New Zealand's first rainbow listing of a significant building has just been announced. 23 Ridgway Street in Whanganui was the private office of the city's former Mayor - Charles Mackay. In 1920 Mackay shot returned soldier Walter D'Arcy Cresswell through the chest because Cresswell was threatening to out Mackay as homosexual, if he didn't resign as mayor immediately. Former District Councillor and Whanganui Businessman James Barron was behind the campaign to get the building recognized. Other buildings on the Heritage New Zealand Rainbow Project list include Frank Sargeson'...
Hundreds of people took part in the separate trans and women's rights protests in the city centre.
Hundreds of people gathered in the Donegall Quay area of the city centre on Sunday afternoon for the two events.
Hundreds of people gathered in the Donegall Quay area of the city centre on Sunday afternoon for the two events.