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Who are the 78ers?
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What was the impact of Mardi Gras?
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ABC News: Sydney Mardi Gras - NSW Government apologises to first generation of protesters
25 February 2016
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ABC News: Sydney Mardi Gras - NSW Government apologises to first generation of protesters
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25 February 2016
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ABC News: Sydney Mardi Gras - NSW Government apologises to first generation of protesters

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25 February 2016
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Source:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-25/sydney-mardi-gras-bashing-victims-get-government-apology/7198184/"target="_blank

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