MS 8915 - Papers of Greg Weir Volume Number 3: Gay and Lesbian Issues 1976
Doc. No: 1 - 3
Letter 1976.01.29
From: President American Psychiatric Association
To: Governor of Pennsylvania (US)
"... I wish to express my strong support for your recent courageous
and appropriate veto of legislation which would have singled out
particular categories of employment from which lesbians and gay men
would have been excluded...."
Doc. No: 1b - 3
Press Article 1976.01.16
From: Media Courier Mail
"Times Changing" Qld. "Queensland would have a more enlightened
approach to homosexuality within five years, the Rev. Troy Perry
claimed in Brisbane today."
Doc. No: 2 - 3
Report 1976.02.01
From: Sub-Committee Student Union
To: Student Council Kelvin Grove CAE
Investigation held on the activity of Society to Outlaw Pornography
(STOP) and Committee Against Regressive Education (CARE) to influence
the direction and content of courses on Kelvin Grove College of Advance
Education.
There had been involvement by number of groups, but mainly Society to
Outlaw Pornography (STOP) and Committee Against Regressive Education
(CARE). Police and Ministerial influence were used to promote overt
and covert censorship within the campus. The Committee comprising Val
Edwards, Michael Roper, John Fry and Greg Weir was assisted by a number
of concerned staff.
It seems that both these sides of the debate were to play a significant
role in the development of Queensland education, and politics in that state.
Doc. No: 3 - 3
Newsletter 1976.02.01
From: Student Union
To: Kelvin Grove CAE
"College S.T.O.P. Ed!". An extract from the Student Union Publication
regarding the report of censorship on the College.
Doc. No: 4 - 3
Newspaper 1976.02.01
From: Student Union "Obverse"
"A Homosexual Case" first article on homosexuality tobe produced on a
Queensland College of Advance Education.
Doc. No: 5 - 3
Press Article 1976.02.09
From: Townsville Daily Bulletin Media
To:
"Qld. Rep. plans AUS (Australian Union of Students) Conference' Outline
of the direction of the national student union at the beginning of the year.
Doc. No: 5A - 3
Chronology 1976.03.01
From: Australian Union of Students
Listing of all the major events in the period from March 1976 to May 1977
and was prepared for the AUS Post Secondary Conference May 1977. It includes
reference to matters not contained in the documents listed in the archive,
eg. discussions with Queensland Teachers Union in October.
Doc. No: 5AI - 3
Press Article 1976.02.13
From: Media Canberra Times
"Pressures 'to be normal' worse for homosexuals" CAMP NSW
Doc. No: 5B - 3
Press Article 1976.02.20
From: Media Nation Review
"Federal poofter bashing resumes" ACT law reform "saga."
Doc. No: 5C - 3
Press Article 1976.02.26
From: Media Canberra Times
"Report on 'camp scandals criticised" Royal Commission on Human Relations.
Doc. No: 5D - 3
Press Article 1976.02.26
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Homosexuals give evidence" Human relations inquiry.
Doc. No: 5E - 3
Press Article 1976.02.26
From: Media Australian
"Commission asked to protect homosexuals"
Doc. No: 5A - 3
Chronology 1976.03.01
From: Australian Union of Students
Listing all the major events in the period from March 1976 to May 1977 and
was prepared to the AUS Post Secondary Conference May 1977. It contains
reference to matters not contained in the documents listed in the archive,
eg. discussions with Queensland Teachers Union in October.
Doc. No: 5F - 3
Press Article 1976.03.26
From: Media Nation Review
"Sydney boy fights for wedding rights" USA
Doc. No: 5G - 3
Letter 1976.03.27
From: Smith G
To: Editor Canberra Times
"Homosexual teachers"
Doc. No: 5I - 3
Letter 1976.03.12
From: Cooney JH
To: Editor Canberra Times
Homosexual Teachers"
Doc. No: 6 - 3
Advertising Material 1976.04.01
From: Australian Union of Students
To: Universities and Colleges
"National Homosexuals in Education' Seminar" to be held at Melbourne
University. Contains program and background information and poster.
Doc. No: 7 - 3
Paper 1976.04.01
From: Rohmer R Gay Liberation Melbourne University
Reprint of "Consciousness raising for gay men and women"
Doc. No: 8 - 3
Motions 1976.04.13
From: Greg Weir
To: Student Union Kelvin Grove CAE
"Homosexual Motions" - A) That we support the rights of homosexuals
in Colleges of Advanced Education to form groups which aim at the
acceptance of homosexuality both in society and the education system.
B) That $260.00 be allocated from Conference Funds for two delegates
to be sent to the "Homosexuals and Education" conference.
Doc. No: 9 - 3
Hand Bill 1976.04.13
From: Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group
To: Student body
Advertising and distributed through the official "Pigeon Hole" system.
Each academic group collected material from their pigeon hole.
Doc. No: 10 - 3
Newsletter 1976.04.18
From: Australian Union of Students
To: Student Teachers
"Neoplasm" contains information on the conference held at Wagga Wagga.
Doc. No: 11 - 3
Motions 1976.04.19
From: Australian Union of Student National Teachers Conference (Wagga
Wagga)
Contains a number of motions on lesbians and homosexuals in education.
Organised by the National Teacher Trainee Organiser, and former student
of Kelvin Grove, Gay Walsh.
Doc. No: 11A - 3
Press Article 1976.04.23
From: Media Nation Review
"Polling of gays
Doc. No: 12 - 3
Letter 1976.04.27
From: Editor Cleo
To: Ries R Gay Collective Qld
Reply to letter of complaint regarding material in January edition of
this national womens magazine.
Doc. No: 13 - 3
Hand Bill 1976.05.01
From: KG Homosexual and Lesbian Group
To: Students
"Homosexual Newsletter" gives details of the aims and objectives of
the group. Distributed to all student academic groups
Doc. No: 14 - 3
Poster 1976.05.01
From: Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group
To: Kelvin Grove CAE
Advertising the existence of the group. Approximately half a dozen
posters produced for display on notice boards within the college.
(Screen Print)
Doc. No: 14A - 3
Press Article 1976.05.06
From: Media Nation Review
"Masseurs and the Murdoch press"
Doc. No: 14B - 3
Press Article 1976.05.26
From: Media West Australian
"Homosexuals in new law reform bid" WA
Doc. No: 14C - 3
Press Article 1976.05.27
From: Media Nation Review
"Kings Cross cops Christmas fund"
Doc. No: 15 - 3
Statutory Declaration 1976.05.28
From: Wadja A Kelvin Grove CAE Student
Black Embassy in Brisbane's King George Square and the witnessing of Channel
7 news team entering and leaving Kelvin Grove College.
Doc. No: 16 - 3
Statutory Declaration 1976.05.28
From: McMalion S Kelvin Grove Student
Black embassy in Brisbane King George Square and account of Channel 7 television
reporter's approach to students to set up a tent in the city square. Description of
conversation between students and news team.
Doc. No: 17 - 3
Statutory Declaration 1976.05.28
From: Thomas D Kelvin Grove CAE Student
Black Embassy in Brisbane's King George Square and description of TV news
reporters approach to student to set up embassy. "One of the gentlemen said the
purpose of it was to point out the fact that the aboriginals get paid a $1 a week
or day (he was not sure) to send each of their children to school and we get nothing
to send our children to school. Greg Weir then came past and after listening for
about a minute, and after about a minute asked what the point of the issue was."
Doc. No: 18 - 3
Chronology 1976.05.28
From: Greg Weir and Trevor O'Mara
Black Embassy in Brisbane's King George Square: an outline of events which
occurred (hand written and typed)
Doc. No: 19 - 3
Archive Collection 1976.05.28
From: Kelvin Grove Student Union
Black Embassy in Brisbane King George Square - a collection. Documents
included: a) Statutory Declaration P Edwards [1976.05.28]; b) Statutory
Declaration, G Power [1976.05.28]; Statutory Declaration D Berlin [1976.05.28];
c) Press Release President of Kelvin Grove Students Union [1976.06.01]; d) Draft
letter Val Edwards to Leader of Fed Opposition [undated]; e) Speech by Leader
of Opposition, House of Representatives; f) "Press council 'told of incident"
Courier Mail [1976.06.03]; g) Letter to the Editor Courier Mail 'TV news
complaint' [undated]; h) Press Release President Queensland Student Teachers
Union [undated]; i) Letter from Private Secretary Qld Minister for Aboriginal
and Islander Advancement and Fisheries [1976.06.08]; j) Letter from Federal
Minister for Social Security [1976.06.08; k) Letter from Senator Jim Keeffe
[1976.06.09; l) Letter Qld Minister for Transport [1976.06.10]; l) Letter from
Senior Private Secretary Fed Minister for Aboriginal Affairs [1976.06.15];
Statement from Australian Journalists' Association Qld Branch [1976.06.15}
("Branch President, Mr Quentin Dempster, said the incident was deplorable and
brought the profession into disrepute. 'It reflects sadly on Channel 7 and does it no
credit....The public faith in the accuracy and integrity of news broadcasts would
be destroyed if attempts to fabricate news items were repeated"); m) Letter from
President Kelvin Grove Students Union [undated]; n) Copy of Hansard with
"Congratulations to all' from Director of Kelvin Grove College of Advanced
Education [1976.06.16]; o) Letter from Under Secretary Qld Premiers Department
[1976.06.16]; q) Copy of letter from Secretary of the Australian Press Council to
Senator Keeffe forwarded to President of Kelvin Grove Students Union [1976.06.18];
r) Letter from Australian Journalist Association Qld Branch [1976.06.21]; s) Letter
from Qld Minister for Aboriginal and Islander Advancement and Fisheries
[1976.0623]; t) Letter from Fed Minister for Aboriginal Affairs [1976.06.25]; u)
Letter from Australian Press Council [undated]; Letter from President Kelvin
Grove College Student Union [undated]; v) Petition Speaker of the House of
Representatives; w) Handbill advertising student forum [seems incorrect dating]
Contact lists for Campaign conducted by the Student Union; x) Jottings GW
Doc. No: 20 - 3
Memo and Attachment 1976.06.07
From: Under Secretary Premiers Department
To: Education Minister
Request for urgent advice regarding matter referred to Minister. From attachment
it appears that the full content of the attachments arose out of a request from groups
such as Society to Outlaw Pornography and Committee Against Regressive
Education (STOP & CARE) for a supposedly more suitable appointments to
college and university governing bodies. The urgent advice was not received
and was asked for again on 1976.09.29. This document was claimed initially as
exempt under Crown Privilege during the Greg Weir case.
For other documents concerned with the appointment of members of College of
Advance Education Councils and University bodies refer to documents numbers
78, 85, 100, 112, 116. Also document "Teacher Taught", Nation Review,
1977.04.26, Document Number 140 from the next section of this archive.
Doc. No: 20A - 3
Press Article 1976.06.10
From: Media Nation Review
"Down in the films some things stirs" Qld police minister.
Doc. No: 21 - 3
Newspaper 1976.06.11
From: Media Farrago (Students)
To: Students Melbourne University.
"Gay Issue - How Dare You Presume We're Heterosexual !"
Contains a number of articles from the movement at this time. These include:
a) "I think they've found something" (interviews with students on campus (Melbourne);
b) "The twilight world of the heterosexual"; c) "Farrago put the following questions
to a sample of University colleges, clubs and political groups. "What is your
formal/informal policy on homosexuality. If no policy, how would you expect your
organisation to treat homosexuals?" (for a more detailed refer to questionnaire entitled
"Original Circular sent to University Departments (Melbourne University), 1972 -
earlier Section of Archive; d) "The poofter bashers" e) "Lesbians are everywhere.
Doc. No: 22 - 3
National Student Newspaper 1976.06.14
From: Media Axis
To: Students
"Sexuality Edition" distributed by the Australian Union of Students to all affiliated
campuses in Australia.
Doc. No: 22A - 3
Press Article 1976.06.15
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Health Journal withdrawn - objection to article on homosexuality" NSW
Doc. No: 22B - 3
Press Article 1976.06.15
From: Media Mercury
"Homosexual Laws 'discriminatory" Tasmania. State young liberal call for end
to laws.
Doc. No: 22C - 3
Press Article 1976.06.13
From: Media Herald
"ACT move on sex reform" ACT
Doc. No: 22D - 3
Press Article 1976.06.13
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexual acts to be legalised" ACT
Doc. No: 23 - 3
Questionnaire and Responses 1976.06.25
From: Gay Liberation Front Melbourne University
To: Homosexual in Education Conference
Sent to University of Melbourne departments regarding attitudes to homosexuals
in 1972. (I am not sure but believe that this was distributed at the conference)
Doc. No: 24 - 3
Background paper 1976.06.25
From: Lias Ravic, Stuart Thorn, John Ball Aust National University
To: Participants Homosexual in Education Conference
"Project: to develop a meaningful questionnaire which may be used in second
semester to test ANU students' attitudes towards homosexuality." An assignment
topic for sociology unit at the Australian National University. The document is
incomplete. Dated 1976.06.11. (Assumed to have been distributed at the
conference)
Doc. No: 24A - 3
Press Article 1976.06.25
From: Media Herald
"Tell students sex rights, teachers told" Victorian Gay Teachers Group.
Doc. No: 24A - 3
File Note 1976.06.26
From: Media
During the conference I (GW) delivered a speech and answered questions on the
difficulties faced by lesbians and homosexuals on Queensland campuses. The
content of this focused on the activities of the Queensland Government and our
experience of such Groups as STOP and CARE. I also described Rev Noel
Preston's account of visiting the premier on a contentious issue of the time.
Doc. No: 25 - 3
Media Release 1976.06.28
From: Australian Union of Students Conference Collective
To: News Editors
"Homosexuals in Education' Seminar" A selection of motions passed at the
conference.
Doc. No: 26 - 3
Conference Motions 1976.06.28
From: AUS Conference Collective
To: Campuses
Motions supported by the conference.
Doc. No: 27 - 3
Letter 1976.06.30
From: Womens Dept AUS
To: Students
"Lesbians are everywhere" poster.
Doc. No: 28 - 3
Magazine 1976.07.01
From: Melbourne Scarlet Women Collective
"Lesbian Politics Now". Has references to earlier lesbian conference and
development of lesbians demands.
Doc. No: 29 - 3
Letter 1976.07.02
From: Catholic Women's League of Australia (Sarina)
To: Director General of Education Qld
Objections to ABC current affairs program coverage of "a purported representative
of the Teaching Profession averred himself to be a practicing Homosexual....
Therefore, Sir, we look forward to the Education Department to safeguard the
morals of our children."
Doc. No: 30 - 3
Letter 1976.07.08
From: The Homosexual Collective AUS
To: Participants "Homosexuals in Education' Seminar
Copies of resolutions and materials available. Also the imminent sale of the
"long awaited" First National Conference Papers and notification of second
National Homosexual Conference.
Doc. No: 32 - 3
Papers and Proceedings 1976.07.02
From: National Homosexual Conference Collective
"Papers and Proceedings First National Homosexual Conference, Melbourne,
16-17 August 1975." Published about July 1976 by Australian Union of Students.
Contents: a) Agenda; b) "Statement of the Homosexual Conference Collective";
c) "How homosexuals are oppressed"; d) "A lesbian in Townsville"; e) "An open
letter to gay people and others"; f) "Bisexuality: structure of a paper to be
presented"; g) "Civil liberties and the lesbian"; h) "Women's Sexuality in Literature
and Drama"; i) "It ain't easy"; j) "Homosexual Law Reform"; k) "A stake in the
system"; l) "Homosexuality and the social sciences"; m) "Public Myths versus
personal identity"; n) "Capitalism and Homosexual Oppression"; o) "Homosexuality
and attitudes to homosexuality"; p) "Why SHOULD we work with you? Lesbian-
Feminists versus 'Gay' Men"; q) "Values support politics and even death";
r) "Effeminise"; s) "Campfires of resistance"; t) "Against a Masculine Society:
The relationship between the struggle of women and those of homosexuals"; u)
"Lasting homosexual relationships"; v) "Toward gay studies"; w) "On Counselling
or Personal problems: mine and other peoples"; x) "Use of the Media"; y)
"Homosexual liberation in Australia"; z) "Homosexuals in Australia: past, present
and future"; A) "Homosexuality and religion"; B) "Political perspective for an
independent homosexual movement" and "Postscript". For details on lead up to first
conference and details on abandoned first National Conference in Canberra refer
archive "Lesbian and Homosexuals 1972-1975, especially Campus Camp
Newsletters, University of Queensland.
Doc. No: 31 - 3
Media Release 1976.07.13
From: Attorney General (Federal)
To: News Editors Media
"Criminal Sanctions removed from Homosexual Acts in Private" Ordinance
changes in the Australian Capital Territory to remove criminal sanctions against
homosexual acts between consenting adults in private.
Doc. No: 32 - 3
Press Article 1976.07.13
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexual Acts to be legalised" ACT
Doc. No: 32A - 3
Press Article 1976.07.13
From: Media Canberra Times
"Calls to end bias in sex education" ACT (Date uncertain)
Doc. No: 32B - 3
Press Article 1976.07.13
From: Media Australian
"Bishop rejects gay education" Victoria
Doc. No: 32C - 3
Press Article 1976.07.14
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"ACT soon to legalise homosexuality"
Doc. No: 32D - 3
Press Article 1976.07.14
From: Media Age
"Tell children about homosexuals, says priest" Victoria.
Doc. No: 32E - 3
Media Release 1976.07.14
From: Canberra Gay Liberation
To: News Editors Media
"Proposed Law Reform (Sexual Behaviour) Ordinance 1976"
Doc. No: 32F - 3
Press Article 1976.07.14
From: Media Age
"Private gay is legal in Canberra"
Doc. No: 32G - 3
Press Article 1976.07.15
From: Media Age
"Labor plans sex bill" Victoria
Doc. No: 32H - 3
Press Article 1976.07.19
From: Media National Times
"Exceptions" Minister for Social Security.
Doc. No: 32I - 3
Letters 1976.07.22
From: Carbery G Gay Teachers Group
To: Editor Age
"Myths endorsed by sex silence"
Doc. No: 32J - 3
Press Article 1976.07.23
From: Media Canberra Times
"Catholics support ACT legislation"
Doc. No: 32K - 3
Press Article 1976.07.23
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Cleric resigns to join homosexuals" NSW
Doc. No: 32L - 3
Press Article 1976.07.23
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Bishop endorse ACT Change"
Doc. No: 33 - 3
Letter 1976.07.27
From: Director General of Education. Qld
To: Sec Catholic Women's League
Reply to letter of 1976.07.02
Doc. No: 34 - 3
Newsletter 1976.07.27
From: National Trainee Teacher Organiser Australian Union of Students
"Neoplasm" " ... I have not included the report on course content and assessment
from Kelvin Grove" (students union)
Doc. No: 34A - 3
Press Article 1976.07.28
From: Media Canberra Times
More changes for sex bill" ACT
Doc. No: 35 - 3
Information Publication 1976.08.01
From: Student Union
To: Students University of Queensland
Outlines groups and activities on campus and highlights existence of the "Kelvin
Grove Male Homosexual and Lesbian Student Teachers' Group" along with
Campus Camp, Patchwork Lesbian Group and Brisbane Gay Collective. This
article was the catalyst for the attack on the Kelvin Grove Group.
Doc. No: 35A - 3
Press Article 1976.08.05
From: Media West Australian
"Men's sex law 'likely to remain" (WA Attorney General)
Doc. No: 35A1 - 3
Press Article 1976.08.13
From: Media Nation Review
"Sexy and dirty stories - It doesn't pay to advertise in WA"
Doc. No: 35B - 3
Press Article 1976.08.15
From: Media
"Libs reject sex law change" Tasmania
Doc. No: 35C - 3
Press Article 1976.08.18
From: Media Canberra Times
"Homosexuality: law out of date" WA. Gives details of charges of adults in
private.
Doc. No: 36 - 3
Letter 1976.08.17
From: Minister for Education Qld
To: National Trainee Teacher Organiser Australian Union of Students
Reply to letter a regarding homosexual teachers. "... There is no specific policy in
this State regarding the employment of homosexual teachers...."
Doc. No: 37 - 3
Press Article 1976.08.23
From: Media Sunday Mail
"Student group attacked" (Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education) by
Secretary of Parents of Tertiary Students Association. "It's disgusting that these
sort of people should be allowed to teach our children...."
Doc. No: 38 - 3
Media Release 1976.08.23
From: President CAMP
To: News Editors Media
"Re: Homosexuals in Education, and Censorship" Response to attacks on Kelvin
Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group.
Doc. No: 39 - 3
Media Release 1976.08.23
From: Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Student Teachers Group
To: News Editors
"We oppose the view expressed by Mrs Greathead..." (Secretary of Parents of
Tertiary Students Association.
Doc. No: 40 - 3
Letter 1976.08.24
From: Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group
To: Editors Press
Doc. No: 41 - 3
Letter 1976.08.24
From: Education Minister (Federal)
To: National Trainee Teacher Organiser Australian Union of Students
"Policy on Employment of Homosexual Teachers"
Doc. No: 42 - 3
Program 1976.08.24
From: Student Union
To: Students Kelvin Grove CAE
"Your invitation to sex education program 2nd Semester - commencing 24th.
File Note 1976.08.24
From: Greg Weir
This was the second eduation program and was organised by a number of students
on behalf of the student union. The first progam was held in the previous year.
(Refer documents No. 2). The courses were attended by a wide range and
significant number of graduating students. It was chiefly organised by Val Edwards
and myself. It covered a number of weeks. Each session was conducted by well
qualified resource people. These included lecturers from the college and a number
of professional people from outside the college. The aim was to give some
resources, contacts and information to graduating students who were unable to access
this information formally within the college.
Doc. No: 46 - 3
Education Resource Material 1976.08.24
From: Australian Union of Students
"School days. school days, good ol' sexist school days - Combat Sexism Kit".
Contains material specifically on homosexuality and sexuality and was designed as
a resource teaching kit in schools. The kit was distributed throughout Australia
mainly through universities and colleges of advanced education.
Doc. No: 47 - 3
Book 1976.08.24
From: Australian Union of Students
"Sexuality" First published in 1974 with a second edition in 1979. This material
used in the Kelvin Grove Student Union's two sex education courses. In 1975 the
police came onto the campus to investigate the reported pornographic nature of the
publication, after receiving complaints from a number of conservative education
groups.(Refer document Number 2 in this archive collection)
Doc. No: 48 - 3
Question Without Notice 1976.08.25
From: Katter R. MLA
To: Education Minister, Queensland
"Dismissal of Teachers Following Conviction on Drug Charges" (Taken from Stop
and Care Newsletter). This case resulted in industrial action being take by the
Queensland Teachers Union. Following a large amount of public debate over these
cases the Union was somewhat reticent over taken action one personal morality
issues involved in the Kelvin Grove Group.
Doc. No: 48 - 3
Question Upon Notice 1976.08.26
From: Wright K MLA
To: Education Minister
"Supply of Teachers" and bonded students. (From STOP and CARE Newsletter)
Doc. No: 49 - 3
Report 1976.08.28
From: Delegation Student Union
Interview with the Director of the Kelvin Grove College regarding the campus
homosexual and lesbian group. Outline of major areas of discussion. The dating
seems correct given later correspondence from the organisers of the Tribunal on
Discrimination in NSW.(Published in first edition of "Greg Weir Profile" Feb. 977)
Doc. No: 50 - 3
Program and some background papers 1976.08.31
From: Organisers Second National Homosexual Conference (Sydney)
To: Participants
Doc. No: 51 - 3
Memorandum and Attachment 1976.08.31
From: Director Kelvin Grove CAE
To: Student Union
"Re KG Homosexual Lesbian Group" ... "The attached notice clearly, if not
specifically, identifies the College and uses its facilities to publicise group
activities. This cannot be condoned and I must ask for it to be removed from all
pigeon holes immediately. PB Botsman"
Doc. No: 52 - 3
Letter 1976.08.31
From: President Kelvin Grove College Student Union
To: Director Kelvin Grove College
"... On what grounds can this 'not be condoned"
Doc. No: 53 - 3
Letter 1976.09.01
From: President Student Union
To: Director Kelvin Grove CAE
Official response to the Memo of Director. "The union can not conform with
your request as to your memo 31/8/1976"
Doc. No: 54 - 3
Letter 1976.09.01
From: Greg Weir Homosexual and Lesbian Group
To: Director Kelvin Grove CAE
"We feel that your action compounds the problems homosexuals face and therefore
we regard it an appressive (sic) act to be condemned".
Doc. No: 55 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.01
From: Media Obverse KG CAE Student Paper
"The Oppression of Homosexuals and Lesbians" published sometime during September.
Doc. No: 56 - 3
News letter 1976.09.01
From: Speaking Volumes Dr Dunkin Revolutionary Bookshop
Contains articles on 2nd National Homosexual Conference, Tribunal on
Homosexuals and Discrimination.
Doc. No: 57 - 3
News Letter 1976.09.01
From: Campus Camp University of Queensland
Produced midway through month and has reproduced the article "Group Legal:
New Values"
Doc. No: 58 - 3
File Note 1976.09.02
From: Delegation V Edwards, R Sawkins, G Weir
Regarding meeting with Shadow Minister for Education, Mr K Wright on attacks
made on the Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group.
Doc. No: 58A - 3
Press Article 1976.09.05
From: Media Sunday Sun
Deals with Opposition Shadow Minister K Wright asking a Question on child
molestation, and T Burns statement. Reproduced in STOP & CARE publication
on Kelvin Grove Group.
Doc. No: 58B - 3
Press Article 1976.09.03
From: Media The Examiner
"Homosexual blackmail in goal alleged" Tasmania. Mr Max Bingham, (Later head
of Queensland Criminal Justice Commission. See archive dealing with QLD law
reform 1990)
Doc. No: 59 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.08
From: Media The Express North Western Suburbs
"Ban School Group!" - Community Standards Organisation of Queensland. "The
Community Standards Organisation has written to community members of the
Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education requesting that the council at its
September meeting instruct their administration to take the necessary firm action to
rid the college of this homosexual Group" Mr Cook said.
Doc. No: 60 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.14
From: Services Vice-President Australian Union of Students
To: News Editors Media
"Attack on Homosexual Group at Kelvin Grove CAE
Doc. No: 61 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.20
From: Axis Australian Union of Students
"Kelvin Grove: Homosexuals Under Attack"
Doc. No: 62 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.20
From: Media Time
"Sexual Dissent" Examines moves within the US Catholic Church.
Doc. No: 63 - 3
Feature Article 1976.09.20
From: Media Womens Weekly
"A ring at the doorbell: 'It brought me the truth about my son"
Doc. No: 64 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.21
From: Secretary Community Standards Organisation
To: Editor Courier Mail
Gives history and indicates that sex education programs were banned from
Mt Gravatt CAE in 1975.
Doc. No: 65 - 3
Letter 1976.09.21
From: Brisbane lesbian and homosexual organisations
To: Editor Telegraph
"We'll be open and will fight"
Doc. No: 66 - 3
Letters 1976.09.21
From: Clarke L The Gay Teachers Group
To: Editor Teachers Journal (Vic)
"Prejudice say the original authors" Reply to letters appearing in the Victorian
Secondary Teachers Association Journal. Earlier undated letters also included
with this letter
Doc. No: 67 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.22
From: Media Courier Mail
"Homosexuals to oppose ban"
Doc. No: 68 - 3
Transcript 1976.09.22
From: Media ABC TV Current Affair
"Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education - interview with students and
Greg Weir"
Doc. No: 69 - 3
Letter 1976.09.22
From: Chairperson Griffith University Union of Students
To: Director K.G. CAE
Support for Kelvin Grove Group
Doc. No: 70 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.23
From: Director Kelvin Grove CAE
To: News Editors Media
"The Council does not accept that it become a censor..."
Doc. No: 71 - 3
Attachment 1976.09.23
From: Director KG CAE
To: News Editors Media
"Trainee Teacher: Code of Ethics"
Doc. No: 72 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.23
From: Media Courier Mail
"College is divided"
Doc. No: 73 - 3
Letter 1976.09.23
From: Chairman of Council KG CAE
To: Secretary Community Standards Organisation
Reply to letters "addressed to the private homes of some present Council
Members" and outlines main reasons for the College Councils decision.
Doc. No: 74 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.23
From: Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group
To: News Editors Media
Welcoming the Kelvin Grove CAE Council's "unanimous decision" to allow the
group to exist on campus.
Doc. No: 75 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.23
From: President KG CAE Student Union
To: News Editors Media
Welcoming college council decision.
Doc. No: 76 - 3
Question Upon Notice 1976.09.23
From: Aikens MLA
To: Education Minister (Qld)
"Lesbianism at James Cook University"
Doc. No: 77 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.24
From: Media Courier Mail
"College approves homosexual group"
Doc. No: 78 - 3
Letter 1976.09.24
From: President Community Standards Organisation
To: Premier Queensland
Concern over Homosexual group and "... In our written request submitted on 27th
May, our Association advised that it is prepared to provide names of persons
who will observe Government policy for consideration for appointment to the
Senate and Councils of Universities and Colleges of Advanced Educations and the
offer still stands."
Doc. No: 79 - 3
Letter 1976.09.24
From: Throssell H (Academic)
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Sex attitude unfair" reply to Community Standards Organisation. (Date not certain)
Doc. No: 80 - 3
Letter 1976.09.24
From: President Community Standards Organisation
To: Education Minister
Criticism of college council and drawing attention to Greg Weir trainee teacher
and Gayle Brosnan teacher at Kelvin Grove High School. Also gives reference to
previous government sacking of a school teacher convicted of taking drugs. This
drug case resulted in a major public dispute between the Government and the
Queensland Teachers Union. Copy of letter forwarded to Chair of Board of
Advanced Education. (Date not certain)
Doc. No: 81 - 3
Letter and Attachments 1976.09.24
From: Director STOP & CARE
To: Chairman Board of Teacher Education
"Re Homosexual/Lesbian Groups at CAE's (especially Kelvin Grove)" .... These
students are, by their own admission, deviants from the social norm, and failure to
expel them ... is to fail to justify the expenditure of public money on their fees and
allowances....Bearing in mind that a homosexual or lesbian teacher on playground
duty would have unrestricted and legitimate access to any child in the toilets at
the school...."
Doc. No: 81A - 3
Press Article 1976.09.24
From: Media Nation Review
"Feminists groined way out west" WA
Doc. No: 82 - 3
Question Upon Notice and Answer 1976.09.29
From: Lindsay MLA
To: Minister Education, Queensland
"Teaching Staff, Kelvin Grove CAE" "...what is the name of each and every
member of the Kelvin Grove Council and what other positions do they hold in the
community? Who on the council voted for the presence of the homosexual and
lesbian group and who against? Will he give an assurance ...that no member of
the homosexual and lesbian group ... will be posted to schools..."
Doc. No: 82A - 3
Questions Upon Notice 1976.09.29
From: MLA
To: Ministers
Example of the political caliber nature of Questions asked by government
members. These include "Bias in 'Telegraph' report on Killer" (description of
a person waiting to stand trial for murder); "Teachers Dismissed for Drug
Offences" ; "Student Union Fees, Queensland Conservatorium of Music" .
Doc. No: 83 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.29
From: Australian Union of Students
To: News Editors Media
Objection to made statement of Mr Lindsay MLA
Doc. No: 84 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.29
From: The Express
To: Media
"Group Legal: 'New Values"
Doc. No: 85 - 3
Memo 1976.09.29
From: Under Secretary Premier's Department
To: Education Minister
The referral of two letters (Parents of Tertiary Students 1976.09.24) attachment
of members of Kelvin Grove CAE Council, education act. and copy). Also
material on education act. Under Secretary seeking comment on appointment of
members of the college council.
Doc. No: 86 - 3
Press Report 1976.09.30
From: Media Australian
"Careers of homosexual students teachers in danger"
Doc. No: 87 - 3
Press Article 1976.09.30
From: Media Courier Mail
"Jobs not sure, gay groups warned"
Doc. No: 88 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.30
From: C Britton Campus Camp
To: News Editors Media
Condemning the Queensland Education Minister's statement that "student teachers
who participate in homosexual and lesbian groups should not assume they would be
employed by the Education Department".
Doc. No: 89 - 3
Media Release 1976.09.30
From: Kelvin Grove Homosexual & Lesbian Group
To: News Editors Media
Regarding Minister's statement.
Doc. No: 90 - 3
Press Article 1976.10.01
From: Media Semper UQU
"Gays Win!"
Doc. No: 90A - 3
Press Article 1976.10.01
From: Media Courier Mail
"Deviants 'likely to influence children' says lecturer." Qld
Doc. No: 90B - 3
Press Article 1976.10.02
From: Media The Examiner
"Group to talk to Neilson on Homosexuality" Tasmania.
Doc. No: 91 - 3
Memo 1976.10.04
From: Acting Private Secretary Minister Education (Qld)
To: Chair Board of Secondary School Studies
"Forwarded for information and advice". Two letters: G Cook to Premier and
R Maclean to Minister.
Doc. No: 92 - 3
Letter 1976.10.05
From: Secretary Campus Camp (Qld)
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Another example" Criticism of Education Minister.
Doc. No: 93 - 3
Invitation 1976.10.06
From: Campaign Against Moral Persecution (CAMP) NSW
A Tribunal on Homosexuals and Discrimination to be held on 27th November.
"A panel of tribunalists will hear evidence of discrimination (special and general)
from homosexual people. There will be a counsel for each side in all cases
presented."
Doc. No: 94 - 3
Letter 1976.10.06
From: Tribunal Collective CAMP NSW
To: G Weir Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group
"Having read through the letter from the Australian Union of Students, and having
heard about the homosexual discrimination which went on at Kelvin Grove, at the
last National Homosexual Conference, we were wondering if you would be
prepared to make a written submission to the tribunal outlining the discrimination
you people went through"
Doc. No: 95 - 3
Submission 1976.10.06
From: Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group
To: Tribunal on Homosexual Discrimination
Brief outline of attacks on college group. Read transcripts of Tribunal hearings
from November 27th for more elaboration.
Doc. No: 95A - 3
Press Article 1976.10.08
From: Media Canberra Times
"Society in danger from homosexuals, Muggerage says" Address to National Press
Club Canberra
Doc. No: 95B - 3
Press Article 1976.10.08
From: Media Nation Review
"Gay Teachers can dream can't they?"
Doc. No: 96 - 3
Letter 1976.10.09
From: Exec CAMP NSW
To: Kelvin Grove Homosexual & Lesbian Group
Information on the "Tribunal on Homosexuals and Discrimination" to be held at
the University of New South Wales 27-28th November, 1976.
Doc. No: 97 - 3
Hand Bill 1976.10.10
From: Media
"Homosexuals in Education" Handed out at Rally in City Square (See Semper
articles for photographs etc)
Doc. No: 98 - 3
Press Article 1976.10.10
From: Media Semper
"Saturday's Gay Demonstration" Account of Rally held in King George Square
on 10th October in support of group
Doc. No: 99 - 3
Press Article 1976.10.10
From: Media Courier Mail
"Deviants 'likely to influence children,' says lecturer"
Doc. No: 100 - 3
Letter 1976.10.11
From: Education Minister
To: Premier Queensland
Concerning existence of Kelvin Grove Group and response to Community
Standards Organisation request and submission of May 27 that "Government
nominees on the Senate and Councils of Universities and Colleges of Advanced
Education be required to observe Government policy concerning moral welfare
of tertiary students, or be replaced by other Government nominees who will"
Doc. No: 101 - 3
Letter 1976.10.11
From: ZPG
To: Editor Telegraph
"Another Life Style"
Doc. No: 102 - 3
Letter 1976.10.13
From: Catholic Womens League
To: Director General of Education
Re: Kelvin Grove Homosexual and Lesbian Group
Doc. No: 102A - 3
Letter 1976.10.15
From: Greg Weir Lesbian and Homosexual Group
To: Education Minister
Seeking clarification on a number of concerns of the Kelvin Grove College
homosexual and lesbian group.
Doc. No: 103 - 3
Letter 1976.10.16
From: C Britton Social Worker
To: Editor Courier Mail
"Unbalanced Account - Dr Goodman"
Doc. No: 104 - 3
Press Article 1976.10.16
From: Media The Bulletin
"Homosexuality - Prejudice fed on ignorance"
Doc. No: 105 - 3
Letter 1976.10.18
From: Director-General of Education
To: President Catholic Womens League
Reply to letter. "It is to be hoped that the actions of the few extreme students will
not cause unnecessary over-reaction. The extreme students can be dealt with quietly
and unobtrusively."
Doc. No: 106 - 3
Letter 1976.10.20
From: Minister for Education
To: Greg Weir
Answer to letter of 15th October. Has footnote by GW solicitor - 'this is the
document with contentious notation' and additional note from discovery process
19/4/1979.
Doc. No: 107 - 3
Memo 1976.10.20
From: Department of Education (Qld)
To: Minister for Education, Queensland
Briefing notes on Greg Weir. Undated but given in documents during legal
'discovery' process in 19/4/1979 and possibly referred to by GW solicitors on
bottom. Also states " ... He has been a trouble maker in other areas" (Refer to
Queensland Teachers Union meeting with education department Feb 1977 for
elaboration)
Doc. No: 107B - 3
Press Article 1976.10.20
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Call for new laws on consenting adults" NSW
Doc. No: 108 - 3
Memo and attachments 1976.10.27
From: Private Secretary Education Minister
To: Chair Board of Advanced Education
"Forwarded, by direction, for your information and advice."
Doc. No: 108B - 3
Press Article 1976.10.30
From: Media
"Sex reform Bill deferred" ACT. Minister at the Executive Council meeting asked
the Attorney General , why there should be so much interest in the Bill when it
had not been considered by Cabinet or the Government."
Doc. No: 109 - 3
Resource Kit 1976.11.01
From: Campus Camp University of Queensland
"Homosexual Sex Education Kit - Report and Recommendation for a Programme
of Sex Education in State Schools"
Doc. No: 111 - 3
Advertising Material 1976.11.01
From: Campus Camp University of Queensland
"Schooling, Sex Education and Homosexuality: What must be done"
Doc. No: 112 - 3
Letter 1976.11.01
From: Education Minister Qld
To: President Community Standards Organisation
Reply to letter regarding appointment of college and university government bodies
Doc. No: 113 - 3
Letter 1976.11.02
From: Secretary Geebung State School P & C
To: Registrar Kelvin Grove CAE
"It is our opinion that anyone who reveals, or who is known to have such
inclinations, is not suitable to be in a position where he or she is able to mould the
thoughts of our children and therefore, that person should not be permitted to train
as a teacher."
Doc. No: 114 - 3
Letter 1976.11.02
From: Secretary Geebung State School P&C
To: Education Minister (Qld)
Forwarding copy of letter from Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) to
Registrar of Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education (CAE). Copy of
letter also sent to local member, Crawford MLA (1976.11.02)
Doc. No: 114A - 3
Press Article 1976.11.02
From: Media Canberra Times
"Decision to defer Bill regretted" ACT
Doc. No: 114B - 3
Editorial 1976.11.03
From: Media Canberra Times
"Executive Veto" ACT. It is altogether unsatisfactory that the Federal Government
acting through the Executive Council should veto a Bill on a local issue passed by
the ACT Legislative Council."
Doc. No: 115 - 3
Question Without Notice 1976.11.04
From: MacPhee MP
To: Attorney General Federal
"Homosexual Legislation"- "Has the Minister seen an editorial in the Canberra
Times criticising the Government for an ordinance of the ACT Legislative
Assembly...." Please explain.
Doc. No: 115b - 3
Press Article 1976.11.06
From: Media Canberra Times
"Change to sex law announced" ACT. Executive Council signed.
Doc. No: 115C - 3
Press Article 1976.11.08
From: Media Mercury
"State council split," Tasmania
Doc. No: 115A - 3
Media Release 1976.11.05
From: Attorney General (Fed)
To: News Editors Media
"Criminal Sanctions Removed from Homosexual Acts in Private"
Doc. No: 116 - 3
Letter 1976.11.24
From: Crawford A. MLA
To: Minister Education Qld
Encouraging the Minister to take action to ensure college councils are made
accountable to government policy. (Only released during legal case taken by Greg
Weir)
Doc. No: 117 - 3
Transcript 1976.11.27
From: Tribunal on Homosexual Discrimination
Questions and Answers given at hearing held in Sydney. Also other related
documents regarding follow up research by members of the organising collective
in 1991.
Doc. No: 118 - 3
File document 1976.12.01
From: Queensland Education department
"Not To Be Allocated. See Mr Cooper. Weir Gregory Bruce." (Leaked document)
Doc. No: 119 - 3
Note 1976.12.01
From: Hair D Department of Education
"Greg Wier (sic) - slightly above average results Spokesman Homosexual &
Lesbian Group....D.G. says he will not be employed," (undated document revealed
during legal case)
Doc. No: 120 - 3
Motion 1976.12.01
From: John Lewis
To: AGM Victorian Secondary Teachers Association
Support of Greg Weir and adoption of homosexual policy. (original document
prepared by John Lewis and given to GW at AGM Melbourne but undated)
Doc. No: 120A - 3
Press Article 1976.12.01
From: Media Daily Telegraph
"Job aid for gay people" Federal. "The Public Service Board has been urged to
set an example to employers throughout Australia by not discriminating against
homosexuals and similar minority groups. (Original photocopy difficult to read)
Doc. No: 120B - 3
Press Article 1976.12.01
From: Media Sydney Morning Herald
"Controversial section of report" on Royal Commission on Human Relations.
Doc. No: 121 - 3
Diploma of Teaching 1976.12.02
From: Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education
To: Greg Weir
No teaching position was allocated to GW during the annual allocation of teaching
posts to 'bonded' graduating students. The under 'bond' system, students who had
received a State scholarship were bonded to serve with the Department of Education
for a period of three years. Students were usually given little choice as to where
they were posted during this period.
Doc. No: 122 - 3
Application 1976.12.03
From: Greg Weir
To: Department of Education
Teacher employment by students completing an approved teacher education course
in Queensland. "Any factors that may influence placement. 'I have been living will
(sic) another person on what I recognise as a permanent relationship for the past
three years. He is permanently employed in Brisbane and thus a posting outside
Brisbane would cause grave problems to the relationship." (GW referring to Bill
Anderson)
Doc. No: 123 - 3
Note 1976.12.08
From: Education Department
Regarding the possibility of appointment.
Doc. No: 124 - 3
Letter 1976.12.09
From: Education Minister
To: Secretary Geebung P&C
Reply to letter of 2nd November.
Doc. No: 125 - 3
Letter 1976.12.12
From: Joyner R "STOP and CARE"
To: Education Min Qld
"re: Registration & employment of Members of Kelvin Grove Homosexual &
Lesbian Group... The purpose of my 'phone call and this letter is to seek your
assurance that you will take strong action to prevent any teacher who is (or was) a
member of any Homosexual or Lesbian Group from ever becoming registered or
employed as a teacher in any school in Queensland. Only then will parents feel that
the interest and welfare of their children is being fully protected by you Department,
in a day when, as you said, our VALUES ARE UNDER SIEGE."
Doc. No: 126 - 3
Attachment 1976.12.12
From: Joyner J "STOP and Care"
To: Education Minister
Collections of material supporting letter. "Rock promotes Humanists ideas against
God, family and country", "The house that Freud Built"
Doc. No: 126A - 3
Press Article 1976.12.12
From: Media Nation Review
"Right on Gay People!" NSW. Reference to Sydney Tribunal on Homosexuals
and Discrimination.
Doc. No: 127 - 3
Letter 1976.12.13
From: Minister Education
To: Crawford MLA
Reply to letter of 24th November. (Revealed in legal case on 1979.04.19)
Doc. No: 127A - 3
Press Article 1976.12.20
From: Media Sun Pictorial
"Sex laws face a change"
Doc. No: 127B - 3
Press Article 1976.12.20
From: Media Canberra Times
"State studies homosexual law" Victoria.
Doc. No: 127C - 3
Appendix 1 1976.12.20
Collection of Queensland Education Department publications on teacher
trainee scholarships
Doc. No: 129 - 3
From: APPENDIX 2
1976.12.31
"New Nats on path to depravity'. For a decade, a quietly spoken housewife
held enormous sway in the way children were educated. Rona Joyner had a direct
pipeline to the former Premier Sir Joh and former Education Minister Lin Power.
When she spoke they listened." Sunday Sun 1988.01.03. An article describing the
influence of R Joyner from Society to Outline Pornography (STOP) and Committee
Against Education (CARE). She was reported to have been a driving force behind
amendments moved to the Education Act in late eighties (See archival material in a
later section of this collection). Also analysis was given ofthe effect of these groups
in Education see archival sections on Teacher Selection Panels and inquiry into
education carried out by Education Minister M Ahern (G.W. Archive 1978)
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