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Help End Marijuana Prohibition Party

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Australian political party advocating the legalisation of cannabis. Founded in 1993 by Nigel Quinlan, who ran as a candidate under the name Nigel Freemarijuana. Based in Nimbin, New South Wales HEMP has unsuccessfully stood candidates in several federal and state elections.

Hervey Bay Little Theatre

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The Z-PAC Theatre started back in 1964 when a group of people, who loved theatre, formed the Hervey Drama Circle. In 1968 the group moved into a small theatre in Newhaven Street, Pialba which was a renovated army hut. The group, which became The Hervey Bay Little Theatre, began producing full length plays. Over the years there were many name changes, and in 1994 the name changed to The Zephyr Street Performing Arts Community Theatre known as Z-PAC Theatre.

His Majesty's Theatre (Brisbane, Qld.)

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The original theatre opened in Queen Street, Brisbane as Her Imperial Majesty's Opera House. The architect was Stombucco and Son. It was originally owned by G. Byrne & leased by C.H. Homes. Later leased by Harold Ashton it was reopened as His Majesty's Theatre, 23 March 1901. Rebuilt and reopened 30 March 1929, the architects were Cedric Ballantyne or George McLeish. It was later renamed Her Majesty's. The building was demolished in 1983. Prior to the building of the Queensland Performing Arts Complex it was the only Brisbane theatre stage that could accommodate the scenery of productions that toured from Melbourne or Sydney.

Humanist Society of Queensland

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Humanist Society of Queensland (1967- ). Formerly the Queensland Rationalist Society (18??-1967).
Objectives - To provide an organized basis for the dissemination of humanist views, to influence social change and to guard civil liberties.
Publicists - C. Baxendell, M. Baxendell, Victor Bien, Jeff Dow, Don Griffiths, Tom Hinch, Jim Henderson, Vic Lloyd, Joe Pasmore, Bob Stillaway.
Notes: The change of name reflected a desire to be involved in social action as well as philosophical debate. The Society is affiliated with the Council of Australian Humanist Societies which is affiliated with the International Humanist and Ethical Union. Includes material from other state branches.

Institute of Modern Art (Brisbane, Qld.)

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Gallery located at 24 Market Street, Brisbane, then cnr Ann & Gipps Street, Fortitude Valley, then at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley.

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