Period Before CAMP (1965 – 1970)

 
 

ACTIVIST GROUPS:

+ NSW Humanist Society (1969 - 1970)

This group was a Homosexual Law Reform sub-group and an early attempt to establish a group similar to the ACT Homosexual Law Reform Society. The formation of Campaign Against Moral Persecution or CAMP Inc in 1970 made it unnecessary.

Among those involved were:

  • Dorothy Simons
  • Berenice Buckley
  • Ken Buckley
  • Lex Watson
 

SOCIAL GROUPS:

+ The Chameleons / Knights of Chameleon (1962 – 1991)

Based in Parramatta Road, Petersham

  • Sonny Ash
  • Noel (Nola) Beckett
  • Dawn O’Donnell
  • Julie Farmer
  • Dennis (Flo) Fuller
  • Connie Johnson
  • Donnie Smith
  • Brenton Williams
  • Lennie Williams

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+ Polynesian Social Club (the Pollys) (1965 - )

  • Garry Trotter

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+ Catingals (1968 - ?)

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+ Boomerangs (1968 – 197?)

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MEDIA:

+ Radio 2GB (Macquarie Network)

From 1967 onwards, the Macquarie Radio News Network was one of the first media organisations in Australia to promote discussion on the issue of homosexuality and homosexual law reform in a non-partisan manner.

Key individuals:

  • Brian White, News Director – Afternoon program
  • Anne Deverson – Mornings, then the evening Newsmakers program
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