Vietnam War

Norma Jones - 00:04:33

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Norma Jones
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00:04:33

Norma Jones remembers some of the protests about the Vietnam War. She recalls the election of the Whitlam Government in 1972, the new focus on women's politics and the rallies held supporting the Campaign Against Nuclear Power. She recalls issues surrounding (Clive) Berghofer, a Toowoomba land developer, Councillor and later a National Party MP.

Matt Foley - 00:04:46

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Matt Foley
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00:04:46

Matt Foley discusses the political views of his family and the development of his own political views while a student at the University of Queensland.

George Britten - 00:52:28

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George Britten
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00:52:28

George Britten speaks about his involvement with other street marches in the early 1970s as well as peace organisations. He talks about his educational involvement with university students at Caloundra.

Stan Heilbron - 00:17:38

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Stan Heilbron
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00:17:38

Stan Heilbron describes his involvement in anti-Vietnam war marches and his arrest.

Kevin Carroll - 00:19:36

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Kevin Carroll
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00:19:36

Kevin Carroll recalls the politicians he has had direct contact with over his union career. He discusses his involvement in the anti-Vietnam War movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

Diane Zetlin - 00:19:00

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Diane Zetlin
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00:19:00

Diane Zetlin discusses travelling overseas, starting in 1969, and describes the similarities and differences in the radical movements occurring in Britain and America.

Diane Zetlin - 00:01:34

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Diane Zetlin
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00:01:34

Diane Zetlin describes her initial impressions and experiences of the University of Queensland, and discusses the conversion from conservatism to radicalism that the university campus and student body underwent during the 1960s.

Bill Marklew - 00:02:46

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Bill Marklew
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00:02:46

Bill Marklew speaks of his work experience prior to joining the Army in bakeries and a foundry. He describes his motivation for joining the Army at 18 in 1972.

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