Equality

Some, it seems, felt it was a principle of equality for which they were demonstrating.

Others, the pragmatists, objected more to the expensive drinks, artificial atmosphere, and plastic flowers of the "Ladies lounge."

The management refused to serve any of the women, but they drank on through the afternoon thanks to freely given male support.

"The Australian" called this a success, the "Canberra Times" called it a failure, while the Melbourne "Age's" reporter called it the "best assignment I've ever been on."