“THE GREAT FEMALE IMPERSONATOR”! The forgotten “extraordinary” tale of “pseudo woman” Gordon Lawrence: one of modern Australia’s first queer folk heroes

14 April, 2022 Yael Grunseit

EXCLUSIVE: In 1888, in front of 20,000 people, 21-year-old Gordon Lawrence caused a riot after being arrested in the middle of Melbourne for "female impersonation". It's a forgotten Australian true crime tale that is likely to become a modern day sensation and perhaps may even create 'new' queer heroes for today's generation. Yael Grunseit with this investigation into gender, sex, transgression and art.

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About Yael Grunseit 5 Articles
Yael Grunseit is an intern with True Crime News Weekly. She is interested in the manipulation of power in politics, the justice system and Australian culture. She is finishing up her degree in Philosophy and English at the University of Sydney where she has focused on creative writing. Her work has previously appeared in Voiceworks and Shirley Magazine, with a forthcoming chapbook being published by Harbor Editions.

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