From the National Library of Australia...

[simon]

An article talking about events from a little over 100 years ago.

Men in Skirts
A decidedly grotesque pageant

http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2007/ ... tory-3.pdf

Enjoy.

[crfriend]

Men in Skirts
A decidedly grotesque pageant

http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2007/ ... tory-3.pdf

Thanks for that, SImon; it was a very enjoyable read.

I should caution readers that the use of the term "grotesque" in this context is likely the older one meaning "ridiculous" or "grossly distorted" rather than the contemporary meaning of "repulsive".

It sounds like a good time was had by the participants, and they did put up a good job of ridiculing the local politicos. Bravo!

[Departed Member]

Excellent find!

I'm with the mayor, all the way (to the beach!).