MS 8915 - Papers of Greg Weir
Volume Number 8: Gay and Lesbian Issues 1980-1981

Doc. No: 1a - 8
        Press Article        1980.01.05
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Employment in the Cross"


Doc. No: 1B - 8
        Policy Papers        1980.01.01
        From:   Unions        
        A Collection of policy papers and motions from unions for this year. 
        Items include: Submission to the ACT Trades and Labor Council


Doc. No: 1 - 8
        Handbill        1980.02.01
        From: Gay Solidarity  University of Queensland        
        Meeting Notifications


Doc. No: 2 - 8
        Handbill        1980.02.01
        From: CAMP NSW          
        "Homosexual Beware!" On police entrapment


Doc. No: 3 - 8
        Orientation Handbook        1980.02.01
        From: Gay Solidarity  University of Queensland        
        Publications for students distributed in orientation week at the commencement 
        of the academic year.


Doc. No: 4 - 8
        Press Article        1980.02.20
        From: Media  Semper (Uni Qld)        
        "Homosexual Students"  Article appearing in the student newspaper.


Doc. No: 5 - 8
        Letter         1980.02.29
        From: Ron          
        To: Author of "Homosexual Students"  
        Response to "homosexual handbook" and marked confidential.


Doc. No: 5b - 8
        Newsletter        1980.03.01
        From: NSW Gay Trade Union Group          
        Outlines workplace situations, AGM agenda times, social activities and 
        gives briefs on operations of some unions and ACTU


Doc. No: 5c - 8
        Letter        1980.03.10
        From: Gay Trade Union Group NSW          
        To: Anderson, Bill  ACOA member
        Response to a request for information


Doc. No: 6 - 8
        Press Article        1980.03.11
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Accused Judge Speaks" & "Hearing in Court"


Doc. No: 7 - 8
        Press Article        1980.03.11
        From: Media  Queensland Times        
        "Qld Father of the Year". The actual article is dated 1979.08.29


Doc. No: 8 - 8
        Letter        1980.03.24
        From: Ron          
        To: Secretary  Gay Solidarity (UQ)
        Asking for meeting with members of the group regarding support services 
        for gays on campus.


Doc. No: 8B - 8
        Prose Piece        1980.03.24
        From: Don T          
        "Homosexuals and Growing Old"


Doc. No: 9 - 8
        Press Article        1980.03.25
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Gay Ball Brisbane"


Doc. No: 10 - 8
        Speech        1980.03.27
        From: Puplick C  Senate        
        To: Senate  
        "Royal Commission on Human Relationships"


Doc. No: 11 - 8
        Press Article        1980.03.29
        From: Media  Sun-Herald        
        "Plans for 'plants' to watch the watchdog". Refer to Document number 27 
        for elaboration.


Doc. No: 12 - 8
        News Scripts        1980.04.10
        From: Media  Gay Radio 4ZZZ        
        "Still in the United States"; "Press Roundup"; "US Presidential Run-up"; 
        "Argentine Bar Raid"; Poofta Bashing Melbourne Style" (GW)


Doc. No: 13 - 8
        News Script        1980.04.10
        From: Media  Gay Radio 4ZZZ        
        "Queensland Police Powers" (GW)


Doc. No: 14 - 8
        Draft Logos        1980.04.10
        From: Media  Gay Radio 4ZZZ        


Doc. No: 15 - 8
        Press Article        1980.04.23
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Hooper Alleges Cover-up" (Case of Justice Underhill)


Doc. No: 16 - 8
        Press Article        1980.04.24
        From: Media  Age        
        "MP names judge as sex case defendant"


Doc. No: 17 - 8
        Press Article        1980.04.24
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Cover-up claimed over legal action"


Doc. No: 18 - 8
        Press Article        1980.04.27
        From: Media  Sunday Sun        
        "You slammed the wrong people Kev" (Underhill case)


Doc. No: 18B - 8
        Newsletter        1980.05.01
        From: NSW Gay Trade Union Group          
        Articles include report on Federal Council of Plumbers and Gasfitters 
        Employees' Union


Doc. No: 19 - 8
        Press Article        1980.05.11
        From: Media  Newsweek        
        "Billie Jean's odd Match"


Doc. No: 20 - 8
        Press Article        1980.05.13
        From: Media  Bulletin        
        "Going gay"


Doc. No: 21 - 8
        Press Article        1980.05.26
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Teddy Kennedy promises strong support for gay"


Doc. No: 21B - 8
        Registration Form        1980.06.01
        From: National Conference for LesbianS and Homosexual Men  Contains 
        overview of the conference to be held in Sydney.


Doc. No: 22 - 8
        Transcript        1980.06.01
        From: Media  Sixty Minutes        
        "Question of custody:  Homosexual parents in child custody cases"


Doc. No: 23 - 8
        Press Article        1980.06.02
        From: Media  Age        
        "Melbourne's the spot for these Village People"


Doc. No: 24 - 8
        Press Article        1980.06.10
        From: Media  Bulletin        
        "Soft porn that's hard to take" ..."gay idols up on stage"


Doc. No: 25 - 8
        Press Review        1980.06.12
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Muddled look at gay life- 'Cruising"


Doc. No: 26 - 8
        Press Article        1980.06.15
        From: Media  Sun-Herald        
        "Homosexuals angered by violent US film"


Doc. No: 26A - 8
        Press Article        1980.05.26
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Teddy Kennedy promises strong support for gay." (USA)


Doc. No: 27 - 8
        Press Article        1980.06.29
        From: Media  Sun-Herald        
        "ASIO likes you sober, honest and gay"


Doc. No: 28 - 8
        Press Article        1980.07.18
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Underhill for trial"


Doc. No: 28B - 8
        Policy Document        1980.08.01
        From: Australian Teachers Federation          
        Report on the ATF Elimination of Sexism Committee August 1980.  
        Outlines report from the VSTA Open Subcommittee on Homosexuality;
        resulting policy motion developed and action to be taken by the
        Federation in the negotiation of industrial agreements.


Doc. No: 29 - 8
        Submission        1980.06.01
        From: Mel. Gay Teachers and Students Group          
        To: Ministerial Advisory Committee  Health and Education
        "Health and Human Relationship Education"


Doc. No: 30 - 8
        Press Article        1980.08.04
        From: Media  Bulletin        
        "WA bans Royal Wedding Gift"


Doc. No: 31 - 8
        Report        1980.08.30
        From: Organisers  6th National Conference for Lesbian and Homosexual Men        
        Contains detailed breakdown of conference with motions passed.  
        (For further information refer to the archives of Craig Johnson held at the 
        Mitchell Library Sydney


Doc. No: 32 - 8
        Press Article        1980.09.24
        From: Media  Canberra Times        
        "Abolish crime of suicide" Deals with law reform commissions recommendation 
        on the detaining of people charged with sexual offences.


Doc. No: 33 - 8
        Press Article        1980.09.24
        From: Media  Canberra Times        
        "Planned sex-law changes stir Liberal passions" Deals with rumours of 
        homosexual law reforms in Victoria.


Doc. No: 34 - 8
        Press Article        1980.09.23
        From: Media  Sydney  Morning Herald        
        "Homosexual study drops old ideas" (US)


Doc. No: 35 - 8
        Press Article        1980.10.06
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Reagan backer on sex charges"


Doc. No: 36 - 8
        Press Article        1980.10.19
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Conservative backlash threatens homosexual law reform bill" (Victoria)


Doc. No: 37 - 8
        Hand Bill and Program        1980.10.01
        From: Informal Gay Grouping          
        "Day for Gays". discussions and workshops held at the CAMP  Club in 
        Brisbane.  Main organiser Andrew Neophyton.


Doc. No: 38 - 8
        Discussion Paper        1980.10.01
        From: A Neophyton          
        To: Participants  "Day for Gays"
        "Identifying our Oppressors"


Doc. No: 39 - 8
        Discussion Paper        1980.10.01
        From: Anonymous          
        To: Participants  "Day for Gays"
        "Lesbians and Gay Men- can we work together?"


Doc. No: 40 - 8
        Discussion Paper        1980.10.01
        From: de Jong H  Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) 
        To: Participants  "Day for Gays"
        "Gay Christians and the Established Church"


Doc. No: 41 - 8
        Discussion Paper & Attachment        1980.10.01
        From: Don T  Gay AA        
        To: Participants  "Day for Gays"
        "Alcoholism in the Gay Community" and pamphlet (The homosexual 
        Alcoholic -Washington)


Doc. No: 42 - 8
        Discussion Paper        1980.10.01
        From: Discussion Paper  Neophyton A        
        To: Participants  "Day for Gays"
        "The Greg Weir Case: What Now?"


Doc. No: 43 - 8
        Discussion Paper        1980.10.01
        From: Steinheuer P          
        To: Participants  "Day for Gays"
        "I hate poofs, sissies, queers and darkies!" - A survey into the attitudes of 
        medical students to homosexuality and homosexuals" (plus attachment) 


Doc. No: 43a - 8
        Policy        1980.10.01
        From: Federal Council  Federated  Miscellaneous Workers Union        
        "resolve that it is opposed to discrimination in employment on grounds 
        such as....and sexual preference, unless they are relevant to the job in question.


Doc. No: 43B - 8
        Press Article        1980.10.24
        From: Age  Media        
        "Melbourne's children of the streets"


Doc. No: 44 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.02
        From: Media  Sun Herald        
        "Crims muscle in on Gay Bars" (NSW)


Doc. No: 45 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.12
        From: Media  Age        
        "Libs agree to change sex laws" (Victoria)


Doc. No: 46 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.13
        From: Media  Age        
        "Mixed Reaction to revised sex laws" (Victoria)


Doc. No: 47 - 8
        Editorial        1980.11.17
        From: Media  Age        
        "Sane approach to sex laws" (Victoria)


Doc. No: 48 - 8
        Legislation        1980.11.17
        From: Parliament  Victoria        
        Legal Amendments


Doc. No: 49 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.18
        From: Media  Age        
        "Lesbians and motherhood"


Doc. No: 50 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.19
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Youth identifies Underhill at trial" ("Sturgess is instructed")


Doc. No: 51 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.19
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Youth tells Underhill trial: Description 'didn't fit"


Doc. No: 51B - 8
        Letter        1980.11.20
        From: Smith Jerry  Personal        
        To: Greg Weir  
        Regarding Metropolitan Community Church Brisbane "I must emphasise 
        that this is a very personal view and I am not sure I would appreciate being quoted...."


Doc. No: 51C - 8
        Tabling Speech        1980.11.18
        From: Attorney General          
        To: Parliament  Victoria
        "Crimes (Sexual Offences) Bill"  (Victoria) Refer document 48 for text of Bill.


Doc. No: 51D - 8
        Letter        1980.11.18
        From: Editorial Collective  Gay Information        
        Information about a Sydney-based journal (Gay Information)


Doc. No: 52 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.22
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Never forgot his face', court told"


Doc. No: 53 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.24
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Underhill trial- Det. Quizzed over Photos"


Doc. No: 54 - 8
        Press Article        1980.11.25
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "2 hours to pick photos, court told"


Doc. No: 55 - 8
        Letter and Attachment        1980.12.01
        From: Greg and Ann  Gay Activists        
        Outlines the proposed activities to be taken by the various political 
        groupings in Brisbane.  It does not include religious groups.


Doc. No: 55b - 8
        Article        1980.12.01
        From: Media  Gay Community News        
        "Getting off the ground in Brisbane"


Doc. No: 56 - 8
        Letter        1980.12.05
        From: Lorenz P          
        To: Editor  Australian
        "Too hasty"


Doc. No: 57 - 8
        Press Article        1980.12.05
        From: Media  Age        
        "Libs revolt over homosexual law" (Victoria)


Doc. No: 58 - 8
        Press Article        1980.12.05
        From: Media  Age        
        "Morality and the Nelson touch" (Victorian Law Reform)


Doc. No: 59 - 8
        Press Article        1980.12.07
        From: Media  Sunday Mail        
        "Boy in the Judge Underhill Trial tells"


Doc. No: 60 - 8
        "Minister has doubts on new sex bill"  1980.12.13
        From: Media  Australian        


Doc. No: 61 - 8
        Meeting Notification        1980.12.15
        From: GW  Gay Education Group        
        Outline of meeting dates and agenda items for activity over summer period.


Doc. No: 62 - 8
        Editorial        1980.12.16
        From: Media  Age        
        "But what is 'immoral sex'?"


Doc. No: 63 - 8
        Meeting notification and agenda items        1980.12.17
        From: Weir G  Gays in Education        


Doc. No: 64 - 8
        Gay Men        1980.12.17
        From:   Contact list        
        "Your group solidarity" Probably produced earlier in the year.


Doc. No: 65 - 8
        Press Article        1981.01.17
        From: Media  Age        
        "The nation's homosexuals pick Sydney for a capital"


Doc. No: 66 - 8
        Press Article        1981.01.17
        From: Media  Age        
        "Why Charles must marry immediately"


Doc. No: 67 - 8
        Student Orientation handbook        1981.02.01
        From:   Gays in Education Group        
        "Homosexual Handbook". Distributed to all campuses through student unions


Doc. No: 68 - 8
        Newsletter        1981.02.01
        From:   Gays and Education Group        
        Outlines past and proposed activities


Doc. No: 69 - 8
        Newsletter        1981.02.01
        From: Gay Workers Group          
        Outline of possible activities. (People referred to are Bill Anderson, 
        Graeme Luv and Andrew Neophyton)


Doc. No: 70 - 8
        Hand Bill        1981.02.01 (?)
        From: "Ad Hoc"  University of Sydney       
        "Politics and the 'apolitical' homosexual"


Doc. No: 71 - 8
        Press Article        1981.02.14
        From: Media  Age        
        "How a little knowledge sent Reagan's pal a long, long way"


Doc. No: 72 - 8
        Media Release        1981.02.16
        From: GW  Gays in Education        
        To: News Editors  Media
        "Campus homosexual handbooks" (This press release was a pre-emptive move 
        as a counter to the tradition criticism by anti-homosexual groups such as 
        Community Standards Organisation.)


Doc. No: 73 - 8
        Press Article        1981.02.17
        From: Media  Bulletin        
        "Easy way out for the 'gay' brigade" (Defence forces)


Doc. No: 73B - 8
        Newsletter        1981.03.01
        From: Gay Trade Union Group (Victoria)          
        "Gay Worker". Items include: "New South Wales Labor Council Supports gay 
        rights" and "SA Teachers adopt policy"


Doc. No: 74 - 8
        Gay Community News        1981.03.01
        From: Media Group          
        Listing of major group activities in Brisbane 


Doc. No: 75 - 8
        Program        1981.03.01
        From: Media  Gay Community News        
        Victorian and Sydney listings of major activities for March


Doc. No: 76 - 8
        Press Article        1981.03.02
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Grant to help gays slammed"


Doc. No: 77 - 8
        Press Article        1981.03.03
        From: Media  Bulletin        
        "Civil Liberties group alleges police malpractice"


Doc. No: 78 - 8
        Press Article        1981.03.05
        From: Media  National Times        
        Untitled- deals with homosexuals and schools


Doc. No: 79 - 8
        Hand bill        1981.03.05
        From: GAYDAY Committee (Victoria)          
        "Attempt to axe Gayday"


Doc. No: 80 - 8
        Letter        1981.03.25
        Regarding Federal Government Funding of school kit


Doc. No: 81 - 8
        Letter        1981.03.17
        From: De Jong H  "Campaign for Homosexual Equality in Queensland (CHEQ)        
        To: Weir G  Gays in Education Group
        Invitation to attend initial meeting of organisation.


Doc. No: 82 - 8
        Press Article        1981.03.25
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Fife (Federal Minister for Education) claims he was misled on homosexuality."


Doc. No: 83 - 8
        Press Article        1981.03.25
        From: Media  Age        
        "Fife criticises commission on teaching kit"


Doc. No: 84 - 8
        Press Article        1981.03.27
        From: Media  Canberra Times        
        "Homosexual Bill" (New South Wales)


Doc. No: 85 - 8
        Press Article        1981.03.27
        From: Media  Sydney Daily Telegraph        
        "Scrap Anti-Gay Laws - Walker" (NSW)


Doc. No: 86 - 8
        Letter        1981.03.31
        Opposing Federal Funding for school kit


Doc. No: 87 - 8
        Article        1981.04.01
        From: Media  News Weekly        
        "What led Federal Education Minister to accuse Schools Commission of deceit 
        over sex kit grant?"


Doc. No: 88 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.01
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Communists entice Italy's gays to come out and vote"


Doc. No: 89 - 8
        Policy Document        1981.04.02
        From: ALP Queensland          
        Welfare Services Policy to Australian Labor Party Policy and Amendment 
        proposed by Greg Weir as member of policy committee. Policy change to 
        support the establishment of Gay Community health centres, was upheld by 
        members of the committee in attendance and then reversed by Shadow 
        Minister after ring round of other members.


Doc. No: 90 - 8
        Submission        1981.04.02
        From: Gays in Welfare Group  (B Day)        
        To: Welfare Committee  ALP Qld
        Document requested by GW to support change to party policy.


Doc. No: 91 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.04
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "New rape laws make everyone equal - except homosexuals"


Doc. No: 92 - 8
        Letter        1981.04.04
        From: Johnston, Craig          
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Long overdue" (Law Reform)


Doc. No: 93 - 8
        Letter        1981.04.04
        From: Bignold M          
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Homosexual Proposal" (NSW)


Doc. No: 93B - 8
        Newsletter        1981.04.02
        From: "Campaign to Unite Normal Men Today" (CUNMTs)
        To: Students  James Cook Uni
        Example of an anti-homosexual/lesbian campus student newsletter. 
        (Dated only on a reference in foot notes) A Townsville publication.


Doc. No: 94 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.05
        From: Media  National Times        
        Homosexuality and education (Repeat)


Doc. No: 94 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.06
        From: Media  Australian        
        "MPs urged to back homosexuality bill" (NSW)


Doc. No: 95 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.07
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Homosexuality likely to remain illegal" Has a survey of parliamentarians


Doc. No: 96 - 8
        Letter        1981.04.07
        From: Reading G          
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Homosexuality referendum"


Doc. No: 97 - 8
        Advertisement        1981.04.07
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        To: NSW Gay Groups & Council of Gay Groups  
        "Repeal the Anti-Gay Laws Now!"


Doc. No: 98 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.07
        From: Media  Australian        
        "MPs out to torpedo homosexual law changes"


Doc. No: 99 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.08
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Gallery jeers as move to legalise homosexuality fails"


Doc. No: 100 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.08
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Bid to change homosexual law is blocked"


Doc. No: 101 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.08
        From: Media  Australian        
        "No place for gays' in defence forces" (Federal)


Doc. No: 102 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.08
        From: Media  Toowoomba Chronicle        
        "M.P. 'out of order"


Doc. No: 103 - 8
        Press Article        1981..04.09
        From: Media  Evans H        
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "A mouse blocks homosexual law reform"


Doc. No: 104 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.10
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Legal changes don't alter concepts of sin"


Doc. No: 105 - 8
        Feature Article        1981.04.10
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Friday night on the town". Outlines Gay venues in Brisbane with photos.


Doc. No: 106 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.11
        From: Media  Age        
        "Homosexual anomalies" (NSW)


Doc. No: 107 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.12
        From: Media  Sunday Mail        
        "Gay harassment claim" (Brisbane with 19 arrests. MCC)


Doc. No: 108 - 8
        Photo        1981.04.12
        From: Media  National Times        
        "The winning side..." (NSW)


Doc. No: 109 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.23
        From: Media  Age        
        "Queensland likely to challenge race laws" Example of Queensland developing 
        antagonism to Federal Government Legislative initiatives.


Doc. No: 110 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.29
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Palace page in homosexual inquiry resigns"


Doc. No: 111 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.22
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Claims on cliff death 'ludicrous'- Cremer" Murder case in Brisbane.


Doc. No: 112 - 8
        Agenda        1981.04.25
        From: Socialism and Homosexual Conference          
        Outline of activity of two day conference held in Melbourne


Doc. No: 113 - 8
        Conference paper        1981.04.25
        From: Socialism and Homosexuals Conference          
        To: Podesta L  
        "Reply to Communist Party of Australia's 'collective statement' to Socialism  
        and Homosexual Conference"


Doc. No: 114 - 8
        Conference Paper        1981.04.25
        From: Communist Party of Australia          
        To: Socialism and Homosexual Conference  
        "Collective Statement of Communist Party Gays to the Socialism and 
        Homosexuality Conference April 1981"


Doc. No: 115 - 8
        Conference Paper        1981.04.25
        From: Buckle Q  SA        
        To: Socialism and Homosexual Conference  
        "Autonomy and Separatism, Gay Community and Bantustans"


Doc. No: 116 - 8
        Conference Paper        1981.04.25
        From: Ross, Liz          
        To: Socialism and Homosexuals Conference  
        "The Right and Sexuality"


Doc. No: 117 - 8
        Conference paper        1981.04.25
        From: Walsh, Gay          
        To: Socialism and Homosexuals Conference  
        "Our Liberation ....A troublemaker's appraisal" (bad photocopy)


Doc. No: 118 - 8
        Conference Paper        1981.04.25
        From: International Socialists (Mel)          
        To: Socialism and Homosexuals Conference  
        "Statement on Socialists and the Gay Liberation Movement"


Doc. No: 119 - 8
        Conference paper        1981.04.25
        From: Minnis, Di          
        To: Socialism Conference  
        "Strategic and Tactical Priorities for Socialist Gays"


Doc. No: 120 - 8
        Conference Paper        1981.04.25
        From: "International Socialist Gay Fraction"
        To: Socialism Conference  
        "The Basis for Gay Oppression"


Doc. No: 121 - 8
        Conference paper        1981.04.25
        From: Hough A          
        To: Socialism and Homosexuals Conference  
        "Part of the solution or part of the problem: A socialist response to 
        anti-discrimination employment laws" (Page missing - Try Craig Johnston 
        archives Mitchell Library Sydney)


Doc. No: 122 - 8
        Conference paper        1981.04.25
        From: Johnston, Craig          
        To: Socialism and Homosexuals Conference  
        "The New Gay Radicalism"


Doc. No: 123 - 8
        Conference paper        1981.04.25
        From: Thorne A          
        To: Socialism and Homosexual Conference  
        "Where should the Gay Liberation Movement be going? - to the working class"


Doc. No: 124 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.01
        From: Media  Gay Community News (Vic)        
        "Lifestyleism and Kindergarten Economism: The Socialism and Homosexuality 
        Conference" (A Carr)


Doc. No: 125 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.26
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Age and the Homosexual"


Doc. No: 126 - 8
        Press Article        1981.04.27
        From: Media  Newsweek        
        "Scandals at Annapolis" (US)


Doc. No: 127 - 8
        Question without Notice        1981.04.29
        From: Bonner N  Senate        
        To: Carrick J  Minister
        "Homosexual Education Kit"


Doc. No: 128 - 8
        Calender        1981.05.01
        From: Media  Gay Media Group        
        Outline of meeting held in Brisbane over May.


Doc. No: 129 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.01
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Billie-Jean sued by 'ex-lesbian lover"


Doc. No: 130 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.01
        From: Media  Sunday Mail        
        "Billie Jean admits' affair"


Doc. No: 131 - 8
        Program        1981.05.01
        From: Media  Gay Media Group        
        "A Festival of Gay Films" in Brisbane during May.


Doc. No: 132 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.05
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "A free man now - without prejudice"  Account of Criminal Trial in Brisbane.


Doc. No: 133 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.06
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Payout on Homosexuality Kit" (Federal Government)


Doc. No: 134 - 8
        Speech        1981.05.06
        From: Keeffe J  Senate        
        To: Parliament  
        Adjournment debate - minor aside


Doc. No: 135 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.10
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Gays for Tickner" (Federal NSW)


Doc. No: 136 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.11
        From: Media  Newsweek        
        "A Disputed Love Match" (US sport)


Doc. No: 137 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.11
        From: Media  News Week        
        "Billie Jean's Odd Match"


Doc. No: 138 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.17
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Education Times - Gay Kit Gets Go-Ahead"


Doc. No: 139 - 8
        Press Article        1981.05.25
        From: Media  Education (QTU Journal?)        
        "Kit on Homosexuality"


Doc. No: 140 - 8
        Policy        1981.06.01
        From: Administrative and Clerical Officer's Association
        Policy adopted by the Association to cover Federal Government 
        employees as quoted in ACOA National Executive Current Association
        Policies, Twelfth Edition, March 1983.


Doc. No: 141 - 8
        Press Article        1981.06.02
        From: Media  Bulletin        
        "States differ on sex law reform"


Doc. No: 142 - 8
        Press Article        1981.06.06
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Govt axes innovative school unit" (Federal)


Doc. No: 143 - 8
        Press Article        1981.06.12
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Queen intervenes in scandal"


Doc. No: 144 - 8
        Press Article        1981.06.24
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Judge calls for repeal of law on homosexuals" (Justice Evatt)


Doc. No: 145 - 8
        Press Article        1981.06.24
        From: Media  Age        
        "Repeal laws against homosexuals says Evatt"


Doc. No: 146 - 8
        Letter        1981.06.26
        From: Small G          
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Gay recruits" (Children)


Doc. No: 147 - 8
        Press Article        1981.06.27
        From: Media  Age        
        "Homosexual gain right to visit US"


Doc. No: 148 - 8
        Press Article        1981.06.27
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Homosexual role severs actor from publicity" US


Doc. No: 149 - 8
        Graphics        1981.06.27
        From: Weir G          
        Some jokes for gay pride week


Doc. No: 150 - 8
        Press Article        1981.07.04
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Networks face homosexual dilemma" US


Doc. No: 151 - 8
        Letter        1981.07.05
        From: Hywood G (London)          
        To: Editor  National Times
        "Absurdity in the law"


Doc. No: 152 - 8
        Letter        1981.07.10
        From: Sec.  Australian Teachers Federation        
        To: Editor  Australian
        "Gay Information" (Kit)


Doc. No: 153 - 8
        Press Article        1981.07.22
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Myth of the molester" (Qld Welfare Minister)


Doc. No: 154 - 8
        Scripts        1981.07.23
        From: Media  Gay News 4ZZZ        
        To: Gay radio Collective  
        "Brisbane is about to get its first all gay newspaper called 'Brisbane Scene", 
        "7th National Homosexual Conference" and a number of overseas stories.  These 
        news reports would be contained within a weekly program on 4zzz fm radio.


Doc. No: 155 - 8
        Letter        1981.08.03
        From: Social Justice Com. Anglican          
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Homosexual health hazards"

Doc. No: 156 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.15
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Gay 'nay' to arrest in Sydney"


Doc. No: 157 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.16
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Society Notes" Gay Rights Lobby NSW


Doc. No: 158 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.18
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Court kiss-in protest"  Sydney.


Doc. No: 159 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.18
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Kiss-and caress-in' demonstration" NSW


Doc. No: 160 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.18
        From: Media  Canberra Times        
        "Gay demonstrate against $50 fine for kissing man" NSW


Doc. No: 161 - 8
        Letter        1981.08.20
        From: Watson  Gay Rights Lobby NSW        
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Gay Rights on Bishop's views" 


Doc. No: 162 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.21
        From: Media  Age        
        "Gay Games not to be sneered at"


Doc. No: 163 - 8
        Circular        1981.08.24
        From: Australian Council of Trade Unions          
        "Discrimination Clause in Federal Awards" and includes "sexuality as 
        a ground"


Doc. No: 164 - 8
        Policy Circular        1981.08.24
        From: Australian Council of Trade Unions  1981 Congress
        Education policy. Note section on sexism 1.13


Doc. No: 165 - 8
        Letter        1981.08.24
        From: Crisse I          
        To: Editor  Telegraph
        "Kiss not in dark"


Doc. No: 167 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.24
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "A friend at the top for London Gays"


Doc. No: 168 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.26
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Gay Lobby to quiz State candidates"NSW


Doc. No: 169 - 8
        Press Article        1981.08.28
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "MP charged with assault" Perth


Doc. No: 170 - 8
        Advertising        1981.08.29
        From: Conference Collective SA          
        Registration forms and information on the 7th National Conference for Lesbian and 
        homosexual men - "Fighting for our liberation in the 80's"


Doc. No: 171 - 8
        Press Article        1981.09.01
        From: Media  Age        
        "Gay' ideas debunked by Kinsey" (Psychology). Date uncertain.


Doc. No: 172 - 8
        Press Article        1981.09.12
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Quality is nothing to be gay about" Altman


Doc. No: 173 - 8
        Press Article        1981.09.13
        From: Media  Sun Herald NSW        
        Bit on a Liberal minister


Doc. No: 174 - 8
        Book Review        1981.09.18
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "The man they called a monster" (Queensland case study)


Doc. No: 175 - 8
        Press Article        1981.09.23
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Homosexual study drops old ideas" US research


Doc. No: 176 - 8
        Press Article        1981.09.24
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Interstate sex trade in boys described" by Queensland police at national 
        conference on Child Abuse.


Doc. No: 177 - 8
        Press Article        1981.09.26
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        Homosexual Protest NSW


Doc. No: 178 - 8
        Press Article        1981.09.27
        From: Media  National Times        
        "A Touch of gaiety in Police News" NSW


Doc. No: 179 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.01
        From: Media  Canberra Times        
        "Former MP against homosexuality" Papua New Guinea


Doc. No: 179B - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.01
        From: Media  Gay Community News        
        "Queensland Police Powers" - proposed changes to the "Summary Offences 
        Act" regarding obscenity guidelines.


Doc. No: 180 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.06
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        Sydney Anglican "Synod faces homosexuality controversy"


Doc. No: 181 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.09
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Gay couple appeal over 'wed' status" (Australian in US)


Doc. No: 182 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.09
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Male 'wife' goes to court" US


Doc. No: 183 - 8
        Letter        1981.10.16
        From: Ostenfeld S  ALP Gay Group        
        To: Editor  "Challenge" (Labor Newspaper)
        "Time to repeal anti-gay laws"


Doc. No: 184 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.19
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Synod calls for homosexual law reform"  (Newcastle NSW)


Doc. No: 185 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.21
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Victim 'let killer tie him up" (Sydney)


Doc. No: 186 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.21
        From: Media  National Times        
        "New killing: police fear homosexual killer on loose" Sydney.


Doc. No: 187 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.22
        From: Media  Sydney Daily Telegraph        
        "Divers find gay stab clue in pond" & " Boy meets boy, and hopes not to die"



Doc. No: 188 - 8
        Report        1981.10.22
        From: European Court of Human Rights          
        Ruling that Northern Irish Law breaches Article 14 of convention.


Doc. No: 189 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.23
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Hunting 'Gay Blade' killer"


Doc. No: 190 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.23
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "McKenzie strangled- coroner"


Doc. No: 191 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.23
        From: Media  Daily Telegraph        
        "Police sift leads on gay deaths" NSW


Doc. No: 192 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.24
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Gay Ban against human rights accord - court". Report of European ruling 
        on Irish law.


Doc. No: 193 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.28
        From: Media  Financial Review        
        "A Gay Christmas" NSW


Doc. No: 194 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.28
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "It may be a very gay Christmas"


Doc. No: 195 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.29
        From: Media  Age        
        "How I got my baby- lesbian"


Doc. No: 196 - 8
        Press Article        1981.10.30
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "MP seeks equality for homosexuals" NSW


Doc. No: 197 - 8
        Conference Program        1981.10.31
        From: Gay Action Alliance & Gay Solidarity UQ    
        "Exploring our lifestyles" Conference held at the University of Queensland.


Doc. No: 198 - 8
        Media Release        1981.10.31
        From: Conference Organisers  (GW)        
        To: News Editors  Media
        "The Second Brisbane Homosexual Conference - statement by 'Gay Action 
        Alliance' (Queensland).


Doc. No: 199 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.01
        From: Media  Gay Community News        
        "Queensland: From Bad to Worse"


Doc. No: 200 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.01
        From: Media  Sun-Herald        
        "I chose my baby in a special way"  Lesbian.


Doc. No: 201 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.05
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Homosexual law to stay" NSW


Doc. No: 202 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.05
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Wran buys time on plan to legalise homosexual acts"


Doc. No: 203 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.05
        From: Media  Age        
        "MPs in a quandary" NSW. (Check document for correct day of month)


Doc. No: 204 - 8
        Book review        1981.11.10
        From: Media  Bulletin        


Doc. No: 205 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.10
        From: Media  Courier Mail        
        "Moderates trying for a compromise on homosexuality bill" NSW


Doc. No: 206 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.12
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "200 gather to show support for Peterson"(New South Wales) 


Doc. No: 206 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.12
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Homosexuality bill seems likely to fail"


Doc. No: 207 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.13
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Archbishop attacks bill on homosexuality" NSW


Doc. No: 208 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.13
        From: Media  The Review        
        "Social Notes Larry Galbraith - On behalf of a Bill"


Doc. No: 209 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.17
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Link seems in consul's death, gay murders" NSW


Doc. No: 210 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.25
        From: Media  Canberra Times        
        "Protest over homosexuality Bill" NSW


Doc. No: 211 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.26
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Vote on Petersen Bill postponed


Doc. No: 212 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.26
        From: Media  Age        
        "Homosexual pressed to resign" (Defence Forces)


Doc. No: 213 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.27
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Breakthrough on gay legislation"


Doc. No: 214 - 8
        Press Article        1981.11.28
        From: Media  Age        
        "Sydney goes gay over rights for homosexuals"


Doc. No: 215 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.01
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "Focus on Wran as Peterson vote nears"


Doc. No: 216 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.02
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Wran backs homosexual reform bill"


Doc. No: 217 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.03
        From: Media  Australian        
        "Homosexual bill in NSW is lost"


Doc. No: 218 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.03
        From: Media  Sydney Morning Herald        
        "MP fears outbreak of civil disobedience following defeat of bill - warning 
        on homosexuals"  Also listing of how the parliamentarians voted.


Doc. No: 219 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.03
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "NSW Gay move lost"


Doc. No: 220 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.04
        From: Media  The Review        
        "Political gaiety Larry Galbraith - backing into the closet" NSW


Doc. No: 221 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.06
        From: Media  Sun-Herald        
        Outline of length of the parliamentary debate. 11 hours


Doc. No: 222 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.09
        From: Media  Age        
        "Political poseurs fool no one" NSW reform.


Doc. No: 223 - 8
        Letter        1981.12.10
        From: NSW Council of Gay Groups          
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Homosexuals' only hope"


Doc. No: 223 - 8
        Letter        1981.12.10
        From: Blisset R (QPM)          
        To: Editor  Sydney Morning Herald
        "Far from 'gay"


Doc. No: 224 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.14
        From: Media  Telegraph        
        "Pros and gays to get grants in London"


Doc. No: 225 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.14
        From: Media  National Times        
        "Gay circus resumes in NSW Parliament"


Doc. No: 226 - 8
        Press Article        1981.12.18
        From: Media  Challenge (ALP Newspaper)        
        "MPs Ignore Public on homosexual law reform" NSW


Doc. No: 227 - 8
        Question Without Notice        1982.02.24
        From: Evans  Senate        
        To: Attorney General  
        Character Assessments in Department


Doc. No: 228 - 8
        Petition        1982.02.24
        From: McMaham MP          
        To:   Parliament
        Royal Commission on Human Relationships


Doc. No: 229 - 8
        Question Without Notice        1982.03.24
        From: Birney  Member of Parliament        
        To: Minister Education  Parliament
        Homosexuality Kit


Doc. No: 230 - 8
        Answers to Questions        1982.03.26
        From: Attorney General  Senate        
        To: Missen  Senate
        Human Rights Bureau


Doc. No: 231 - 8
        Answer to Question        1982.03.26
        From: Evans  Senate        
        To: Attorney General  
        "Character assessments in Attorney Generals Department" Contains copy 
        of form used.


Doc. No: 232 - 8
        Petition        1982.04.01
        From: Min for Education          
        To:   Parliament
        Royal Commission on Human Relationships


Doc. No: 233 - 8
        Question on Notice        1982.04.02
        From: Humpharies  Reps        
        To: Min for Social Security  Parliament
        Social Welfare: Eligibility

Doc. No: 234 - 8
        Question Without Notice        1982.04.07
        From: Klugman D  House of Representatives        
        To: Defence Min.  Parliament
        "Defence Services: Attitude towards Homosexuality"



Doc. No: 235 - 8
        Question without Notice        1982.04.29
        From: Bonnor  Senate        
        To: Education Min  
        "Homosexuality Education Kit"


Doc. No: 236 - 8
        Personal Explanation        1982.04.29
        From: McLaren  Senate        


Doc. No: 237 - 8
        Speech        1982.05.07
        From: Baume  Reps        
        To:   Parliament
        "State Grants (Schools Assistance) Amendment Bill 1981"


Doc. No: 239 - 8
        Question Without Notice        1982.06.12
        From: Evans  Senate        
        To: Attorney General  
        "Secrecy" Political Censorship in Australia"


Doc. No: 240 - 8
        Petition        1982.08.18
        From: Ruddock  Reps        
        To:   Parliament
        "Royal Commission on Human Relationships"
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