Wiseman, Colin

 

Colin Wiseman (1938-)

Colin went to many of the early venues in the 50s, 60s and 70s including the Chameleon dances in Petersham. He was invited to join the Boomerangs and Colin describes how the Club operated and socialised. He recalls his successful fight to keep his job at an RSL club, when the talk was that he was sacked for being a “faggot”.

 

Oral history recordings

Colin Wiseman Oral History – 21 December 2006
Interviewed by Doug Barrett, Pride History Group
Interview summary
 

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WPride History GroupBoomerangs, Mardi Gras, Dawn O’Donnell, Donnie Smith, Ken Garrahy, Kandy’s Garden of Eden, Purple Onion, Chez Ivy, Rex Hotel, Sussex Hotel, Ken Kandy Johnson, Trolley Car, Ruby Red’s, Exchange Hotel, Newtown Hotel, Carlton Rex, Botany RSL, Bob Lonard, Fitness Exchange, Paddington Town Hall, David Wilkins, John Murray, Gay Rights Lobby, Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service, Boomerang Street, Bexley Masonic Hall, Ian McLean, Coronation Hall, Botany Town Hall, Leichhardt. Town Hall, Randwick Town Hall, Keith Whitehead, Rodd Island, Fiddens Wharf, Neville Whitlock, Dot and Fanny, Colin Corney, Balmain Town Hall, AIDS, Neil Beasley, Police, Campsie, Gay Centre, Acceptance, Bobby Goldsmith, Jim Dykes, Ankali, Metropolitan Community Church, Manor Pantry, Luncheon Club