Media ID 0080-B |
Various raw audio cuts about the Homosexual Law Reform campaign for use in a Radio Gala programme (1986)
Unique ID | 1124253127-56 | ||||||||||||||||||
Speakers | Bill Logan, Fran Wilde, George Gair, Graeme Lee, John Banks, Kate Leslie, Norm Jones, Patricia Bartlett, Peter Tait, Richard Flinn, Rodney Knight, unidentified speakers | ||||||||||||||||||
Related media | 0083-B, 0102-A, 0136-AB, 0140-A | ||||||||||||||||||
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Comments | The audio on this tape appears on a number of other cassettes. Apart from the original National Programme material on 0102-A, use this cassette (0080-B) as I believe it is probably closer to the original audio | ||||||||||||||||||
Disclaimer | This summary gives general themes as to the content of this recording. It is not a verbatim transcript. Always refer back to the original audio. This is a working document and any amendments/corrections are welcome. |
01:08 | Peter Nowland talking to Patricia Bartlett – It’s against the law of nature.. Homosexual practices will spread.. |
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01:50 | George Gair – radicals combining to defeat people on the middle ground |
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02:05 | “Get up Stand up” |
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02:20 | George Gair – radicals combining to defeat people on the middle ground |
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02:40 | “Get up Stand up” |
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03:00 | Announcement of 3rd reading |
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04:00 | Fran Wilde – introduction of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in Parliament... It is 10 years since the last time a Bill like this was introduced. It is a private members bill…this reform is long overdue.. Vote.. Bill goes to first reading.. |
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07:10 | George Gair – I will vote for the Bill but with considerable reluctance |
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08:18 | Richard Flinn (?) - The traditional family should be returned as the basic unit of our society.. |
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09:48 | Morning Report, National Programme (10 July 1986) – The Homosexual Law Reform passed it’s third reading last night… |
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11:00 | It’s 16 months since Fran Wilde introduced the Homosexual Law Reform Bill… George Gair.. John Banks..49/44... Fran Wilde. |
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14:00 | You lost the second part of the Bill dealing with discrimination.. |
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14:58 | Graeme Lee – comment |
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15:45 | Salvation Army response – Major Rodney Knight |
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16:00 | Response from Kate Leslie New Zealand AIDS Foundation |
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17:10 | Bill Logan – How it feels.. a moderate step has been made to a more civilized society.. I was expecting a margin of 1. It has started changing attitudes.. It was important to give the message it is OK to be gay.. Discrimination |
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19:20 | Any reform of this has to be seen as reversible.. Will this become an election unit. |
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| This Way Out |
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20:10 | This Way Out – Stonewall Special |
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23:00 | Militant homosexuals |
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23:20 | “Gay History Rap” music (US) |
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| News reports |
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26:25 | Television One report from Rob Neil (from Parliament) on the last night of Homosexual Law Reform Bill debate, just before the vote. |
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27:40 | Background report.. Fran Wilde - These are the ones who are the perverts |
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28:35 | Norm Jones - You’re back into the sewers.. 2000 submissions on the Bill.. Discrimination part of the Bill was tossed out.. Lindsay Perigo “and in fact the Bill has just been passed” |
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30:10 | I am a perfectly normal person… |
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30:10 | Salvation Army report |
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30:30 | 8 year old girl given a petition to sign |
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30:48 | Salvation Army - Citadel protest |
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31:50 | Singing “Jesus was Gay!” |
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| Lower Hutt meeting (1985) |
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32:10 | I move that this meeting support the Law Reform Bill |
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32:20 | 150 people here tonight supporting the Bill |
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33:00 | Sir Peter Tait – being picked up – will you let me suck you? |
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34:20 | The last speaker is Norm Jones … |
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34:35 | Go back into the sewers! You’re looking into Hades |
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35:35 | “We’re fighting for our right” |
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35:50 | Do we see Christians hiring town halls concerned about domestic issues?? |
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37:00 | We demand our rights as citizens of New Zealand – support the Bill |
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37:40 | “We’re here because we’re Queer” singing |
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38:00 | Are you all gay here tonight? |
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38:20 | Jim McLay a defender of peoples rights… |
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38:40 | It is important to be visible as gay people |
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39:20 | What do we want? Gay Rights, 2, 4, 6, 8 |
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40:00 | Things are changing, we demand equality. We will win |
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40:33 | New Zealand will become the Mecca for homosexuals |
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41:50 | “Age of consent – 16” chants, “stand up for your rights” |
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42:20 | In the past we have been made invisible. Tonight we are saying we have had enough. A closet is not a safe place! |
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43:00 | Salvation Army band spoof ? |
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44:05 | How old are you little girl? 5.. Sign on the dotted line – Jesus Loves you! |
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44:40 | Join the Salvation Army… gay rights |
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45:00 | Thanks to the Salvation Army for bringing the music! I’ve always believed in the Salvation Army. |
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45:45 | If you’ve ripped up a petition clap your hands |
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46:00 | Feed them to the lions! |
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46:10 | We are proud to be called Bible Bangers but we are not Bigots |
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46:45 | We have free speech in this society |
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