Date

1970-1973

Collection

Papers of Terrence (Terry) Bell

Description

This Scrapbook, housed in the Papers of Terrence (Terry) Bell at the Archives , documents Sydney Gay Liberation during its most active phase, between 1972 and1973. The scrapbook contains newspaper and magazine clippings, as well as flyers produced by Sydney Gay Liberation to be handed out at various protests. Newspaper clippings include letters to the editor, feature articles and news reports by writers such Paul Hartigan, Jim Anderson (Cc-editor, OZ Magazine), John Lee, David Widdup, Dennis Altman, Peter Brett, Lex Watson, and Sue Wills. Notable documented protests include the ABC demonstration on 11 July 1972, Sex Lib Week from 22 to 30 July 1972, and the Peter Bonsall-Boone demonstration outside St. Clement’s Anglican Church in Mosman on 12 November 1972.