MS 8915 - Papers of Greg Weir Volume 1: Gay and Lesbian Issues Prior to 1974
Doc. No: 1 - 1
Second Reading Speech 1891.01.01
From: Chief Secretary
To: Parliament Queensland
"Criminal Law Amendment Act 1891...'It deals with the subject of
the better protection of women and girls... A number of petitions
have been presented to this House ... nor can one help feeling that
there is considerable weight in the arguments used by them.
At the same time, in dealing with these somewhat difficult subjects,
we must understand upon what basis we are going. There are some people
who think that in dealing with these subjects any intercourse except
that sanctioned by marriage ought to be treated as a crime.
That is a position I do not think can be maintained.
It has not been found practicable in any country in the civilised world
to deal with these subjects on that basis.
We must deal with them as we find human nature...." Pg. 134
File Note 1899.10.05
From: Weir G
(A) Reference to the above Quote is to be found in a paper "The Law and
the Homosexual in Queensland", by Tony Lee, delivered to the Humanist
Society, 1970.10.11. (refer archive);
(B) Also for information on this early period refer to "That
Abominable Crime First Steps Towards a Social History of Male
Homosexuality in Colonial Queensland, 1859-1900 (Gay Perspective,
edited by R Aldrich, Department of Economic History, Sydney
University).
In part Clive Moore states, "The clauses in the new (criminal) code
were debated one at a time and the lengthy debates covered more than
ninety pages of Hansard... Those relating to homosexuality were debated
quite briefly on 5 October (1899).
(C) With regard to the first document in this archive (for those who
are into "compare and contrast") refer to Archive listing 1994,
Anti-Discrimination Qld Document Number 397 "Speech Notes, Mr Wayne Goss,
MLA, Premier Of Queensland Response to Australia Day Address" notably
the 'Traditional Family." and "Political Correctness".
Doc. No: 1a - 1
Table 1955.01.01
From: World Health Organisation ICD
Mental, psychoneurotic, personality. Unsourced document listing
disorders
Doc. No: 2 - 1
Report 1956.06.01
From: Advisory Committee Roman Catholic Church
To: Departmental Committee Home Office
"Report of the Roman Catholic Advisory Committee on Prostitution and
Homosexual Offences" Catholic submission from the "Dublin"
Doc. No: 3 - 1
Report 1957.09.01
From: Departmental Committee
To: British Parliament
"Report of the Departmental Committee on Homosexual Offences and
Prostitution" (Wolfenden Report - Complete Report). Recommendations
include "(i) That homosexual behaviour between consenting adults in
private be no longer a criminal offence (paragraph 62)." and "(xviii)
That research be instituted into the aetiology of homosexuality and the
effects of various forms of treatment (Paragraph 216)"
Doc. No: 4 - 1
Article 1964.01.01
From: McGeorge, Medical Science and the Law
"Sexual Assaults on Children" From the Journal of the British Academy
of Forensic Science.
Doc. No: 4B - 1
Press Report 1966.08.06
From: Telegraph (?)
"Horrific Crime Which Shocked Brisbane" The article is undated but
probably 1986/87. It documents a case of sexual attack on a male
student by five men on 6th August, 1966. (Article could may have come
from the Bisabane Sun.)
Doc. No: 5 - 1
Article 1969.03.31
From: Media Semper Floreat
To: Students, University of Queensland
Headings contained in the article include: a) Campus Beats
("...Firstly, may I state that I myself am not a homosexual.") b) Do
camps harm society ? c) Do any people partake in homosexual
activities ? d) Are Camps sick and wishy washy ? ('It is very
difficult to say whether or not homosexuality is a sickness.') e) Gay
Parties. f) Objections. This article was included with a 'Supplement
on Drugs"
Doc. No: 7 - 1
Press Article 1969.06.27
From: Media West Australian
"Sex perversion rife - priest" New Guinea
Doc. No: 8 - 1
Press Article 1969.07.03
From: Media Australian
"Court rules in favour of homosexuals" USA.
Doc. No: 9 - 1
Press Article 1969.07.04
From: Media Canberra Times
"Moves on Homosexuality". Reporting of law reform group starting in
Canberra and first known group in Australia (Refer later documents)
Doc. No: 10 - 1
Press Article 1969.07.09
From: Media Canberra Times
"Between the Lines" Discussion of the formation of law reform group
in Canberra.
Doc. No: 11 - 1
Press Article 1969.07.16
From: Media Bulletin
"Updating the big three" (suicide, homosexuality and abortion)
Doc. No: 12 - 1
Press Article 1969.07.28
From: Media Canberra Times
"Reform of Law sought by new society" Report of public meeting of
"The Homosexual Law Reform Society of the ACT"
Doc. No: 13 - 1
Press Article 1969.07.30
From: Media Age
"What those boys think about it - Mr RJ Kelly, SM, has dismissed as
'trifling' charges based on language used in Boys in the Band."
Members of the cast discusss the real issues of the play -
homosexuality.
Doc. No: 14 - 1
Press Article 1969.08.06
From: Media Canberra Times
Homosexuals and the Law Part 1 - "The odd man out in the law's eyes"
Detailed discussion.
Doc. No: 15 - 1
Press Article 1969.08.07
From: Media Canberra Times
Homosexuals and the Law Part 2 "The Homosexuals in Australia"
Doc. No: 16 - 1
Press Article 1969.08.08
From: Media Canberra Times
Homosexuals and the Law Part 3 " Harming those who cause no offense."
Doc. No: 17 - 1
Press Article 1969.08.08
From: Media Canberra Times
"Ordinance plan by society" ACT Law Reform
Doc. No: 18 - 1
Press Article 1969.08.09
From: Media Age
"The last great unmentionable" Report on the Homosexual Law Reform
Society of ACT
Doc. No: 19 - 1
Press Article 1969.08.12
From: Media Canberra Times
"Church role on homosexual law defined" Church of Christ.
Doc. No: 20 - 1
Press Article 1969.08.16
From: Director Melbourne Outreach Crusade
To: Editor Age
"Helping homosexuals and others"
Doc. No: 21 - 1
Feature Article 1969.08.24
From: Media Independent
"Homosexual"
Doc. No: 21A - 1
Press Article 1969.08.27
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexual Reform" ACT. Notification of meeting to be held to
consider law reform
Doc. No: 21B - 1
Newsletter 1969.08.27
From: Homosexual Law Reform Society of the ACT
First newsletter of the first homosexual law reform society in Australia.
Contents: a) Notes on the Society; b) Between the Lines; c) Public
Reaction; d) The case for law reform; e) Protecting the young;
f) Societies in the States? g) On writing letters; h) Some Readings
Doc. No: 22 - 1
Press Article 1969.10.16
From: Media Canberra Times
"Draft for law change in ACT approved. - Law reform group approves draft
ordinances for legalising homosexuality.
Doc. No: 23 - 1
Press Article 1969.10.16
From: Media Australian
"Homosexual Law Change Drawn Up" ACT
Doc. No: 24 - 1
Press Article 1969.10.22
From: Media Age
"US plea on homosexuals" A US government inquiry into homosexual
law reform
Doc. No: 25 - 1
Press Article 1969.10.24
From: Media Canberra Times
"Draft of code criticised" ACT. Refers to draft code introduced into
Federal Parliament in May 1969.
Doc. No: 26 - 1
Press Article 1969.12.04
From: Media The Sun
"Professor gaoled for 'enslaving' youths" Rome (Interesting
European law)
Doc. No: 27 - 1
Press Article 1970.02.28
From: Media Bulletin
"Love thy Fellow" (Religion)
Doc. No: 27A - 1
Agenda 1970.04.01
From: Council of Australian Humanist Societies
"Annual Convention to be held in Brisbane at Easter, 1970" A number
of items on homosexuality including "22. (Motion Victoria) That Council
strongly urge each member society to form a sub-committee-cum-study-group
dealing with homosexuality, with the object of pressing for a reform in
the laws..."
Doc. No: 27B - 1
File Note 1970.04.01
From: Weir G
Recently the President of the Humanist Society wrote to the Queensland
Pride outlining involvement of the Society in the early law reform period.
(Queensland Pride No 10, 1994). Copy of this letter is included in this
section of the archive.
Doc. No: 28 - 1
Press Article 1970.04.17
From: Media Age
"Homosexual legislation is studied" ("Professor Tanner - a 42-year-old
bachelor, professor of classics at Newcastle University- suggested marriage
for homosexuals")
Doc. No: 29 - 1
Editorial 1970.04.23
From: Media Age
"Case for Reform"
Doc. No: 30 - 1
Press Article 1970.04.28
From: Media Age
"Hughes (Commonwealth Attorney General) has doubts on homosexual law" ACT
Doc. No: 31 - 1
Press Article 1970.05.28
From: Media Canberra Times
"Deviants viewed more liberally, says Hughes" (Commonwealth Attorney General)
Doc. No: 32 - 1
Press Article 1970.05.28
From: Media Australian
"Attorney General considers change in sex law" ACT
Doc. No: 33 - 1
Editorial 1970.05.29
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"A Case for Change"
Doc. No: 34 - 1
Press Article 1970.05.30
From: Media Advertiser
"The Law and Homosexuals" ACT
Doc. No: 35 - 1
Press Article 1970.06.30
From: Media Age
"Homosexual law - It stays as it is, says Sir Henry" and "Fewer
Arrests" Victoria
Doc. No: 36 - 1
Press Article 1970.07.25
From: Media Age
"Let them do it in private" WA
Doc. No: 37 - 1
Press Article 1970.07.27
From: Media Australian (?)
"ALP supports homosexuality law reform" W.A.
Doc. No: 38 - 1
Press Article 1970.09.01
From: Media Age
"Whitlam speaks out - It's time to reform sex laws" Brisbane
Doc. No: 39 - 1
Press Article 1970.09.01
From: Media Australian
"No party line on morals, says Whitlam"
Doc. No: 40 - 1
Press Article 1970.09.01
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Whitlam in favour of sex law changes"
Doc. No: 41 - 1
Press Article 1970.09.01
From: Media West Australian
"My view, too, says Tonkin" WA
Doc. No: 42 - 1
Press Article 1970.09.22.
From: Media Age
"Change of mind on homosexuals" ACT
Doc. No: 43 - 1
Press Article 1970.09.23
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Criminal Law Reform Urged" MP in ACT
Doc. No: 44 - 1
Press Article 1970.10.06.
From: Media Australian
"Abortion, sex law reforms,'not party issue" G. Whitlam Federal
Opposition Leader
Doc. No: 44A - 1
Paper 1970.10.11
From: Lee WA Law Faculty, University of Queensland
To: Humanist Society Qld
"The Law and the Homosexual in Queensland" Some history and outline
of the law as existed in Queenland.
Doc. No: 45 - 1
Press Article 1970.12.24
From: Media Australian
"Adding up the case for homosexuals in Australia" Historical account
of Camp Inc NSW.
Doc. No: 46 - 1
Press Article 1971.02.08
From: Media Courier Mail
"Moves likely on moral laws" Queensland. Comments by Queensland Attorney
General: "Dr Delamothe said he was not convinced that legalising
homosexual acts would not increase the number of homosexuals in the
community. 'I believe that the greater the number of homosexuals, the
greater threat there is to innocent boys .... What we need today is
greater emphasis on morality, integrity, and strength of character".
Doc. No: 47 - 1
Press Article 1971.02.13
From: Media Courier Mail
"ALP member rebuked on homosexuality letter - ALP Federal health
spokesman (Mr W Hayden) was rebuked at the Labor-in-Politics Convention
here yesterday for circulating a letter putting his view on homosexuality.
The letter, circulated yesterday morning, followed the 63-62 vote defeat
on Wednesday night to legalise homosexuality in private by consenting
adults"
Doc. No: 48 - 1
Press Article 1971.02.13
From: Media Australian
"The Left turn right on that delicate question" (Australian Labor
Party)
Doc. No: 49 - 1
Speech 1971.03.02
From: Hayden Bill Federal Shadow Minister
To: Fabian Society Qld
"Homosexual Law Reform : A Point of View" (Specific date not known)
Doc. No: 50 - 1
Press Article 1971.03.02
From: Media Age
"Homosexual laws cruel says MHR"
Doc. No: 51 - 1
Press Article 1971.03.02
From: Media Courier Mail
"Call for sexual freedom" Hayden MP
Doc. No: 52 - 1
Press Article 1971.03.02
From: Media Canberra Times
"Removal of conditions sought" Hayden MP.
Doc. No: 52A - 1
Press Article 1971.04.03
From: Media Australian
"Those who enjoy being persecuted" Deals with Camp Inc NSW
Doc. No: 53 - 1
Press Article 1971.03.13
From: Media Bulletin
"Gay Power on the Move" CAMP NSW.
Doc. No: 54 - 1
Press Article 1971.03.14
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Homosexual Club wants it own club premises" Qld. A group of men
and women are planning to open club premises for homosexuals in Brisbane
and hope to run it with police approval. The plans were announced last
week at the inaugural meeting of CAMP INC which hopes to start branches,
including one at the Queensland University"
Doc. No: 55 - 1
Letter 1971.04.26
From: Ware John CAMP Inc NSW
To: Editor Australian
"Plight of the homosexual"
Doc. No: 56 - 1
Article 1971.05.01
From: Media American Opinion
"New Education - the Radicals are after Your Children" Distributed by
the Queensland organisation "Society To Outlaw Pornography and
Committee Against Regressive Education" (Stop and Care). An example
of early material used by these influential and anti-homosexual
groups.
Doc. No: 57 - 1
Book Review 1971.05.08
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Sexual Dilemma" by Paul Wilson.
Doc. No: 57(A) - 1
Press Article 1971.08.04
From: Media Canberra Times
"A time to speak - Anglican Synod" ACT
Doc. No: 58 - 1
Editorial 1971.08.04
From: Media Canberra Times
"Christian Decision" Regarding call for gay law reform
Doc. No: 59 - 1
Press Article 1971.08.08
From: Media Sunday Mail
"CAMP joins Brisbane's social scene... A Ball to be held in Show Week
at CAMP city social centre." Outlines various functions and activities
of the Organisation eg. "We have talked to professional groups and other
people about campaign for law reform. I think they were impressed, but
it will be a very long weary road if we are to achieve anything." (A
representative of the group)
Doc. No: 59A - 1
Paper 1971.09.26
From: Zyp C
To: Humanist Society of Queensland
"Sociological Aspects of Homosexuality - A Report of a Survey of 100
Homosexuals in Brisbane."
Doc. No: 60 - 1
Press Article 1971.09.26
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Only half of homosexuals keep secret" Quotes survey of homosexuals
conduced by the Queensland Humanist Society in 'liaison with CAMP Inc"
Doc. No: 61 - 1
Press Article 1971.09.30
From: Media Age
"Church 'wrong' on homosexuals" Comment by former Victorian Supreme Court
Judge opposed to law reform move by Anglican Melbourne Diocesan Synod.
Doc. No: 62 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.04
From: Media Australian
"CAMP enters political fray" NSW " One year old, now it has 1700
members in all states and is recruiting at the rate of 150 a month.... "
Doc. No: 63 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.04
From: Co-Founder CAMP NSW
To: Editor National Times
"Victimless crimes and homosexuals".
Doc. No: 64 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.12
From: Media Canberra Times
"Synod votes to legalise homosexual acts" Vic. " The Anglican Synod
in Melbourne decided tonight that homosexual acts in private between
consenting males should be legalised"
Doc. No: 65 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.12
From: Media Advertiser
"Synod backs change in law on homosexuals"
Doc. No: 66 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.13
From: Media Advertiser
"Bishop disagrees with Vic Synod" Adelaide.
Doc. No: 67 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.13
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Call on incest, abortion" - MP asked that homosexual law reform and
other issues be referred to the ACT Law Reform Commission"
Doc. No: 68 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.13
From: Media Age
"Reid attacks moral claim" Victoria. Attorney General condemned the
recommendation of the Anglican Synod that homosexual acts in private
between consenting adults be made legal.
Doc. No: 69 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.14
From: Media Age
"30 protest to Synod's 750".
Doc. No: 70 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.22
From: Media Sunday Review
"No publicity for 'camping' in Sydney"
Doc. No: 71 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.23
From: Media Bulletin
"A helping hand from CAMP" NSW. Examines electoral activity.
Doc. No: 72 - 1
Press Article 1971.10.23
From: Media Sun Pictorial
"MPs to be asked: Legalise homosexuality" Lobby of Federal Government.
(date uncertain)
Doc. No: 73 - 1
Press Article 1971.11.03
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"ALP move stops meeting" ACT. ".... A meeting between representatives
of the Law Reform Association and Federal Parliamentarians tonight has
been called off because of Labor Party fears of the electoral impact."
Doc. No: 74 - 1
Press Article 1971.11.03
From: Media Australian
"CAMP meeting called off by ALP" ACT
Doc. No: 75 - 1
Press Article 1971.11.05
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexual laws Labor issue again" ACT. "Eleven Labor MP's made
arrangements for a meeting similar to one abandoned this week by
frontbencher Mr W Hayden."
Doc. No: 76 - 1
Press Article 1971.11.05
From: Media Canberra Times
"Labor dispute to recur" ACT
Doc. No: 77 - 1
Press Article 1971.11.10
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexual law talks"
Doc. No: 78 - 1
Press Article 1971.11.10
From: Media Independent Perth
"Homosexuals ARE different"
Doc. No: 79 - 1
Article ("Comment") 1972.01.01
From: Media Journal of Family Law
"Constitutional Aspects of the Homosexual's Right to a Marriage
Licence" United States.
Doc. No: 80 - 1
Press Article 1972.01.07
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Row over article on Homosexuality" ACT. "The Federal Minister for
Education, Mr Fraser, called today for a copy of an article on
homosexuality in a booklet at the Australian National University."
Booklet was a Student Association publication for use in orientation
week.
Doc. No: 81 - 1
Press Article 1972.01.07
From: Media Australian
"Cities more liberal on moral laws". Report of survey in Australian
Law Journal conducted in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Doc. No: 82 - 1
Press Article 1972.02.01
From: Media Australian
"Getting the State out of the Bedroom"
Doc. No: 83 - 1
Press Article 1972.02.12
From: Media Saturday Review
"Homosex: Living the Life". Detailed examination of developments in
the United States.
Doc. No: 84 - 1
Press Article 1972.02.25
From: Media Age
"MPs play it safe: No Homosexual Law Reform - Sex and Political
Cowards" ACT
Doc. No: 85 - 1
Press Article 1972.03.06
From: Media The Herald
Society Five looking for help" Victoria. Outline on the operations of
"an organisation of people interested in acceptance of homosexuality
within the community."
Doc. No: 86 - 1
Letter 1972.03.18
From: Stuart-Foss P
To: Editor Canberra Times
"Homosexuals and VD
Doc. No: 87 - 1
Press Article 1972.06.12
From: Media Canberra Times
"Controversy over inquest - Homosexual Evidence". SA. Examines
developments following the death of Dr Duncan, law lecturer on 10th May.
Doc. No: 88 - 1
Press Article 1972.06.23
From: Media Advertiser
"When will the Police Act" SA
Doc. No: 88(A) - 1
Press Article 1972.07.01
From: Media The Review
"Gay Oppression" Feature article. "Australian society is being
forced into making a reappraisal of the attitudes towards the
homosexual."
Doc. No: 89 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.04
From: Media Canberra Times
"Campaign Against Moral Persecution" (in all States).
Doc. No: 90 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.06
From: Media Age
"Gay Lib interview banned by ABC"
Doc. No: 91 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.07
From: Media The Advertiser
"Homosexual Bill for SA Parliament." SA. Private members bill.
Doc. No: 92 - 1
Letter 1972.07.07
From: Mitchell, Roma Supreme Court
To: Editor Advertiser
Outline of some references given to a committee on which she served
Doc. No: 93 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.08
From: Media Advertiser
"Homosexuals - 'Free vote" SA
Doc. No: 94 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.08
From: Media Sunday Review
"That Duncan did not die in vain" SA
Doc. No: 95 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.11
From: Media West-Australian
"CAMP rebukes Tonkin" WA. Criticism of Labor State Premier and Labor
Party policy change in 1970
Doc. No: 96 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.12
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Days of Mauve and Posers"
Doc. No: 97 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.12
From: Media Age
"Gay Lib protest leads to meeting with ABC Chiefs" 100 gays protest
at stopping of program.
Doc. No: 98 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.12
From: Media Australian
"Rejected, say homosexuals."
Doc. No: 99 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.13
From: Media Age
"Gay Lib grows angry at ABC"
Doc. No: 100 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.15
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Avoid homosexuals, says booklet" - Family Life Movement of
Australia
Doc. No: 101 - 1
Letter 1972.07.15
From: Executive Members SA Branch of Australian Psychological Society
To: Editor Advertiser
Support for law reform
Doc. No: 102 - 1
Book Review 1972.07.22
From: Media The Review
"Freeing oppressed and oppressors" Review Denis Altmans first book
Doc. No: 103 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.28
From: Media Canberra Times
"ANU man looks at Duncan case"
Doc. No: 103 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.28
From: Media Canberra Times
"Scotland Yard called in" Duncan case SA.
Doc. No: 104 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.28
From: Media Melbourne Herald
"Dunstan offers secrecy to 'fourth man" SA (Date uncertain)
Doc. No: 105 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.22
From: Media Age
"Homosexual speaks out 'to help cause" Victoria
Doc. No: 106 - 1
Press Article 1972.07.28
From: Media Bulletin
"Diversity and love." Article by Sydney academic Dennis Altman.
Doc. No: 107 - 1
Press Article 1972.08.02
From: Media Advertiser
"Homosexual law changes are just: Hill" SA Legislative Council.
Introduction of the private members bill into the South Australian
Parliament.
Doc. No: 108 - 1
Press Article 1972.08.04
From: Media Nation
"The Torrens turns up new facts" SA
Doc. No: 109 - 1
Press Article 1972.08.11
From: Media Australian
"Liberals and the laws on homosexuality" NSW
Doc. No: 110 - 1
Press Article 1972.08.14
From: Media West-Australian
"Homosexuality - No Plan for Law Reform" - West Australian Premier.
Some reaction from CAMP
Doc. No: 111 - 1
Press Article 1972.08.14
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Two sent for trial over magazine" NSW
Doc. No: 112 - 1
Press Article 1972.08.21
From: Media West Australian
"CAMP Plan to Counter Bashing" WA
Doc. No: 113 - 1
Press Article 1972.08.24
From: Media Advertiser
"Fear on sex law change" SA
Doc. No: 114 - 1
Press Article 1972.09.06
From: Media West Australian
"Amend law on homosexuals, says synod" WA
Doc. No: 115 - 1
Press Article 1972.09.14
From: Media Canberra Times
"New Uniformity" Taxation.
Doc. No: 116 - 1
Press Article 1972.09.14
From: Media Advertiser
"Study urged on SA homosexuals"
Doc. No: 117 - 1
Press Article 1972.09.16
From: Media Advertiser
"I am Bisexual' - Problem for the Church" Victoria
Doc. No: 118 - 1
Press Article 1972.09.17
From: Media Australian
"The Dunstan experiment - Law reform in SA"
Doc. No: 119 - 1
Editorial 1972.10.13
From: Media Advertiser
"Homosexuals and the Law" SA
Doc. No: 120 - 1
Letter 1972.10.19
From: Watson, Lex CAMP NSW
To: Editor Australian
South Australian Bill
Doc. No: 121 - 1
Press Article 1972.10.19
From: Media Age
"WA acts on homosexuals" Methodist Church support for reform
Doc. No: 121 - 1
Press Article 1972.10.20
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Dr Duncan inquiry not finished"" (date uncertain)
Doc. No: 121 - 1
Press Article 1972.10.20
From: Media Unknown
"File on Duncan closed - Police"
Doc. No: 122 - 1
Press Article 1972.10.26
From: Media Advertiser
"Mild change for homosexual law" SA
Doc. No: 123 - 1
Press Article 1972.10.26 (?)
From: Media Advertiser
"Assembly passes homosexual Bill" SA
Doc. No: 124 - 1
Press Article 1972.10.28
From: Media Herald
"MP abused over homosexual bill" SA.
Doc. No: 125 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.01
From: Media Advertiser
"No new inquiry on Duncan" SA
Doc. No: 126 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.03
From: Media Nation
"SA adults fail to consent"
Doc. No: 127 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.06
From: Media Advertiser
"Homos. 'more blatant" SA.
Doc. No: 128 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.07
From: Media Advertiser
"Law 'restricts' aid for homosexuals" SA Central Methodist Mission.
Doc. No: 129 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.09
From: Media Australian
"Chequerboard aftermath" NSW church secretary asked to resign over
appearance on ABC program
Doc. No: 130 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.09
From: Media Nation
"New evidence emerges over killing of Duncan" SA (Date uncertain)
Doc. No: 131 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.09
From: Media Nation
"The killing of Doctor George" (date uncertain)
Doc. No: 132 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.13
From: Media Australian
"Homosexuals protest at church action" NSW
Doc. No: 133 - 1
Press Article 1972.11.13
From: Media Advertiser
"Duncan report- nothing withheld" (Date uncertain)
Doc. No: 133A - 1
Press Article 1973.11.18
From: Media Nation Review
Coverage of demonstration over sacking of Peter Bonsall-Boone from
the position of Anglican Church secretary, Mosman NSW
Doc. No: 133B - 1
Press Article 1972.11.25
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Duncan Death Reward" NSW. Gay candidate for Federal Election,
David Whiddup offers $5000 reward.
Doc. No: 134 - 1
Constitution 1973.01.01
From: Campus Camp University of Queensland
"Objectives a) To promote the interests and welfare of homosexuals,
both male and female, among the staff and students of the University
of Queensland and to act in liaison with similar groups at other tertiary
institutions...." Undated but refer to document number 54 in this section.
Doc. No: 135 - 1
Special Addition 1973.01.01
From: Media Semper Floreat
To: Students University of Queensland
"Campus Camp Issue - an insert specially published by the Postgrad Assoc.
Queensland University." Collection of major articles. No specific date
cited but possible date indicated in article "What is campus camp"
(late 1973 or early 1974).
Articles include: a) "What is Campus Camp?"; b) "What is gay liberation?";
c) "The Law" (Taken from a lecture delivered at the Humanist Society of
Queensland, October 11, 1970 by William A Lee ... Senior Lecturer in Law
University of Queensland); d) "Psychosurgery In Australia"; e) "The
radical lesbian manifesto"; f) "Church" by Noel Preston"; g) "The
twilight world of the Heterosexual". Also cites other references such as
"Homosexual Law Reform and the Liberal Party in Qld"
Doc. No: 136 - 1
Article 1973.01.01
From: Media The Yale Law Journal
"The Legality of Homosexual Marriage"
Doc. No: 137 - 1
Press Article 1973.01.31
From: Media Herald
"ALP seeks probe on homosexual laws" Victoria.
Doc. No: 138 - 1
Press Article 1973.02.01
From: Media Australian
"State Labor leader would change homosexual laws" Victoria.
Doc. No: 139 - 1
Press Article 1973.02.06
From: Media Age
"Homosexuality is not sinful: priest" Perth
Doc. No: 140 - 1
Press Article 1973.03.01
From: Media Herald
"Attacks made youth escape, SM told" Victoria
Doc. No: 141 - 1
Press Article 1973.03.06
From: Media Australian
"Careers up in air" NSW . Discrimination against lesbians in the
Air Force.
Doc. No: 142 - 1
Press Article 1973.03.18
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Camp' Bill Not Enough" ACT.
Doc. No: 143 - 1
Press Article 1973.03.31
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"The Church and homosexuals"
Doc. No: 144 - 1
Press Article 1973.04.02
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Homosexual law change plea" NSW ALP women's conference. Dr Win
Childs moved the addendum, which said "every adult should have the
right to choose his or her sexual association as long as it is private
and by consent"
Doc. No: 145 - 1
Press Article 1973.04.03
From: Media Australian
"Cure for homosexuals" Comments on brain surgery by Queensland member
of parliament. Dr Crawford.
Doc. No: 146 - 1
Press Article 1973.04.03
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Cure' for homosexuals" Qld
Doc. No: 147 - 1
Press Article 1973.04.19
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexuals 'Accepted' as clergy in C of E" England.
Doc. No: 148 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.11
From: Media Australian
"Gay Days" - homosexual marriages
Doc. No: 149 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.11
From: Media Daily Mirror
"Doctor's year-old river death remains a mystery" SA
Doc. No: 150 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.16
From: Media Age
"Attitudes to our love are ignorant: lesbians" Perth. Report of
lesbians marrying.
Doc. No: 151 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.16
From: Media Canberra News
"Homosexual Law Move by Minister" ACT
Doc. No: 152 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.17
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Homosexual law change - Minister seeks Canberra Reform" (Minister
for Environment.)
Doc. No: 153 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.18
From: Media Nation Review
"Abortion dirt clings on"
Doc. No: 154 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.22
From: Media Australian
"Ease homosexual law says Anglican Primate ....The homosexuality
laws should be relaxed but homosexuals should be celibate, the Anglican
Primate, Dr Frank Woods, said yesterday"
Doc. No: 155 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.22
From: Media Canberra Times
"Dr Woods supports sex law reform"
Doc. No: 156 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.25
From: Media Australian
"Gorton would move 'Camp' Bill" ACT
Doc. No: 157 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.25
From: Media Canberra News
"CAMP Bill Will Be Less Heated" ACT
Doc. No: 158 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.25
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Homosexual Bill on way - Gorton" ACT
Doc. No: 159 - 1
Press Article 1973.05.28
From: Media Australian
"Homosexuals asked MPs for inquiry" ACT
Doc. No: 160 - 1
Press Article 1973.06.03
From: Media Sunday Telegraph
"Minister marries two men in a Sydney 'Current Affair"
Doc. No: 161 - 1
Press Article 1973.06.18
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Gay' treatment useless - doctor" Queensland. "Judges who sent
homosexuals to psychiatrists for treatment were wasting their time."
Doc. No: 162 - 1
Articles 1973.06.28
From: Media Methodist Times
Two Articles : a) "What the President Said in the 'Courier Mail'
about Homosexual and 'Marriage" (June 18th) ".... the Rev. Noel Preston
is alleged to have said that homosexual marriages may one day receive the
blessing of the Christian Church..." (IH Grimmett, President, Queensland
Methodist Conference). b) "An Explanation From Dr Noel Preston". Also
quotes Resolution of the Methodist General Conference - "... In the light
of the fact that Parliament, society and the church do not consider
fornication, adultery and lesbianism as criminal offences we consider that
homosexual acts between consenting male adults in private should not be
prescribed by the criminal code..."
Doc. No: 163 - 1
Press Article 1973.07.09
From: Media Herald
"Homosexual Law Plea. Pamphlets calling for the repeal of discriminatory
laws against homosexuals were today handed out to ALP Federal Conference
delegates. People saying they represented the "campus camp" at the
University of Queensland..."
Doc. No: 164 - 1
Press Article 1973.07.11
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Homosexuals 'good school teachers" Britain.
Doc. No: 165 - 1
Press Article 1973.07.12
From: Media Australian
"WRAAF 'lesbian' inquiry" Minister Defence.
Doc. No: 166 - 1
Press Article 1973.07.20
From: Media Nation Review
"Myths about straight and gay males"
Doc. No: 167 - 1
Press Article 1973.07.24
From: Media Australian
"Liberal Liberals" Queensland. Queensland Branch of the Liberal Party
voted to repeal laws on homosexuality and censorship"
Doc. No: 168 - 1
Press Article 1973.08.12
From: Media Sunday Independent
"Our Attitudes Change Little" Survey.
Doc. No: 169 - 1
Press Article 1973.08.15
From: Media West Australian
"QC: Sex is main bias factor" WA. "Homosexual Groups were the first
complainants to State committees on discrimination..."
Doc. No: 170 - 1
Press Article 1973.08.21
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Labor allows free vote on homosexuals - Gorton to put Reform Motion"
ACT
Doc. No: 171 - 1
Press Article 1973.09.12
From: Media Australian
"Murphy takes up ban on Students" from Macquarie University College.
"Senator Murphy replied that any institution receiving Government money
should not practice discrimination 'on extraneous grounds"
Doc. No: 172 - 1
Press Article 1973.09.14
From: Media Nation Review
"A Gay Picnic in the Park" Gay Pride Week in Melbourne.
Doc. No: 173 - 1
Press Article 1973.09.19
From: Media West Australian
"CAMP in complaint to Premier" WA. "Reform of the laws covering homosexuals
could help the WA Labor Party to avoid defeat..."
Doc. No: 174 - 1
Press Article 1973.09.20
From: Media Advertiser
"Sex behaviour code sought in new Bill" SA. "A (Private Members) Bill
to remove all legal restrictions on homosexual acts between consenting
adults in private was introduced into parliament today. (Mr Duncan -
ALP Member for Elizabeth)
Doc. No: 175 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.04
From: Media Advertiser
"Sex Bill Passed" SA
Doc. No: 176 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.04
From: Media Catholic Weekly
"The Case for Compassion" NSW. Position Paper presented to the St Thomas
More Association of Law Students. ("QUOTE: It is relevant to stress the
difference...")
Doc. No: 177 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.11
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Church Clamp on Gay Libbers" NSW. The Anglican Church outlined its
stand against homosexuality in a 64-page report tabled at the Anglican
Synod in Sydney.
Doc. No: 178 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.16
From: Media The Living Daylight
"... Out Of The Closet Into the Clique" "
Doc. No: 179 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.16
From: Media Age
"Parents can create perverts: specialists"
Doc. No: 180 - 1
Motion and Debate 1973.10.18
From: Gorton John MP
To: House of Representatives
"That in the opinion of this House, acts between consenting adults in
private should not be subject to the criminal law". Other speakers in
the debate Dr Cass MP, James MP, Sir John Cramer MP. Taken on a
conscience vote Ayes 64 (includes Hayden B, Chipp D, Anthony D, Sinclair
I, Whitlam G. Noes 40 (includes Keating P. .
Doc. No: 181 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.19
From: Media Age
"College condemns public attitude" Sydney. The Australian and NZ College
of Psychiatrists strongly condemned community attitudes and laws which
discriminate against homosexual behaviour..."
Doc. No: 181A - 1
Speech 1973.10.18
From: Gorton MP
To: Parliament Federal
"Homosexuality - I move 'That in the opinion of this House homosexual
acts between consenting adults in private should not be subject to
criminal sanction" (Other speeches are contained in this Hansard extract
and also voting on the motion)
Doc. No: 182 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.19
From: Media Age
"MPs back sex law reform" ACT
Doc. No: 183 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.19
From: Media Canberra Times
"Motion to change sex laws in ACT"
Doc. No: 184 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.19
From: Media Australian
"Law which allows blackmail must be altered - Gorton" ACT MPs vote
for reform on homosexuals.
Doc. No: 185 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.19
From: Media Australian
"Victory for Dr Cass and Australia" ACT (Perhaps editorial)
Doc. No: 186 - 1
Editorial 1973.10.20
From: Media Canberra Times
"The Law and Homosexuals -an opportunity lost"
Doc. No: 186A - 1
Question on Notice 1973.11.20
From: Doyal MP
To: Attorney General Federal
Answers to three Questions including "(3) Is there any evidence that
male homosexuals residing in the Australian Capital Territory have been
subjected to blackmail, persecution or standover tactics.
Doc. No: 187 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.22
From: Media National Times
"Homosexual reform comes in with a minimum of fuss and lobbying" ACT
Doc. No: 188 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.22
From: Media West Australian
"WA Move Ease Law on Homosexuals" WA
Doc. No: 189 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.23
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexuality law 'does little" Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra.
Doc. No: 190 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.29
From: Media National Times
"Homosexual poll triumph for parliamentary system" ACT
Doc. No: 191 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.29
From: Media Herald
"Gay Lib gives talk in schools" Victoria
Doc. No: 192 - 1
Press Article 1973.10.31
From: Media Daily Mirror
"Gay Lib putsits views to Sydney's kids"
Doc. No: 193 - 1
Press Article 1973.11.01
From: Media Advertiser
"MP won't assist spivs, "gay boys" SA
Doc. No: 194 - 1
Press Article 1973.11.01
From: Media Advertiser
"Gay Lib. plans school talks" SA. Gay Activist Alliance plans to give
talks on homosexuality.
Doc. No: 195 - 1
Press Article 1973.11.01
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Gay" talks given in 30 Sydney secondary schools"
Doc. No: 196 - 1
Editorial 1973.11.05
From: Media Advertiser
"The gay talkers" SA schools
Doc. No: 197 - 1
Press Article 1973.11.09
From: Media National Review
"Victory for WA Camps" WA. "On Monday the West Australian state cabinet
decided to draft amendments to liberalise the law"
Doc. No: 198 - 1
Letter 1973.11.19
From: Co-president CAMP NSW
To: Editor National Times
"Discrimination goes on"
Doc. No: 199 - 1
Press Article 1973.11.21
From: Media Canberra Times
"Persecuted list of homosexuals" ACT. The Attorney General, Senator
Murphy, has outlined five cases in response to a question about
persecution of male homosexuals in Canberra...."
Doc. No: 200 - 1
Editorial 1973.11.22
From: Media Advertiser
"Homosexual defeat... It is disappointing that the Bill to alter the
law on homosexual behaviourhas been defeated in the Legislative Council.
It is doubly disappointing that it should have been defeated because of
one Member's rather astounding failure to hear the bells ringing for the
division...." SA
Doc. No: 201 - 1
Press Article 1973.11.29
From: Media Age
"Church hits law on reform.... An Australian Council of Churches conference
yesterday called on State Governments to repeal legislative discrimination
against homosexuals"
Doc. No: 202 - 1
Press Article 1973.11.30
From: Media West Australian
"Homosexual reform Bill" WA.
Doc. No: 203 - 1
Newsletter 1973.12.01
From: Media Campus Camp
No. 9. Issues covered include: a) "Campus Camp Meetings; b) Membership
Fees; c) Proposed National Gay Conference; d) Law Reform"; e) Details
of activities to be held during the University of Queensland Orientation
week; f) Telephone Counselling Services; g) Accommodation; h)
Constitution; i)Costs; j) Volunteers and lists counselling
organisations in Brisbane with brief descriptions; k) Report of first
meeting of "Cross Section"
Doc. No: 203 - 1
Newsletter 1973.12.01
From: CAMP NSW
Outline of media coverage for November; Legal Action Group; Interview with
a women, National Gay Conference (The Conference will be held in Canberra
26th Jan 1974 - 3 Feb 1974....NB If at least 50 people have not registered
by January 11th the conference will be cancelled."
Doc. No: 204 - 1
Press Article 1973.12.01
From: Media Advertise
"MLCs outline thinking behind votes - homosexual Bill" SA.
Doc. No: 204 - 1
Editorial 1973.12.03
From: Media Advertiser
"Criminal still" SA
Doc. No: 205 - 1
Press Article 1973.12.06
From: Media West Australian
"Libs will support homosexual Bill" WA.
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Guide prepared November 1996. Last updated 25 November 1996.
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