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Chamberlain-Creighton, Lindy, 1948-. Papers of Lindy Chamberlain, 1980-1996 (bulk 1980-1988).

Title: Papers of Lindy Chamberlain, 1980-1996 (bulk 1980-1988). 1980-1996.

Correspondence and papers of Lindy Chamberlain, her family, friends and supporters. The early series contain the correspondence and files of the Chamberlain and Murchison families, divided into ordinary and special files. The ordinary files contain correspondence received from family, friends and the Australian public, 1980-1996, and include letters, cards, notes, verses, photographs, telegrams, newsletters, books and drawings. The special files also contain correspondence, besides a wide variety of other materials relating to the inquests, the trial, imprisonment and eventual release of Lindy Chamberlain. Also included are twelve smaller collections of correspondence and newspaper cuttings, as well as the papers of the Chamberlain Information Service. There is also an extensive sequence of material relating to Lindy Chamberlain's autobiography entitled "Through my eyes" published in Oct. 1990. This includes annotated drafts, galley proofs, computer disks, cassette tapes, tape transcripts and memorabilia from the book launch and the promotional tours that followed.

ArchivalResource: 24.92 m. (172 boxes + 5 folio boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/222513822 View

Chamberlain-Creighton, Lindy, 1948-. Letter to Lindy Chamberlain from Marilyn Nolan, 1986.

Title: Letter to Lindy Chamberlain from Marilyn Nolan, 1986. [1986]

This letter was written on 17 February 1986 by Marilyn Nolan and discusses several matters. Most of the letter discusses Azaria and the trial of Lindy Chamberlain.

ArchivalResource: 5 p. ; 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/301526711 View

Williams, Zillah, 1934-. Papers regarding the Azaria Chamberlain case.

Title: Papers regarding the Azaria Chamberlain case. 1982-1991.

Correspondence, 1982-1986; newscuttings, 1982-1990; publicity material; television and radio transcripts, 1984-1985; magazine articles, 1984-1991; and other printed material relating to the campaign in support of Lindy Chamberlain in the investigations following the death of her daughter Azaria. The collection also includes nine audio cassettes with recordings of church service, rallys and meetings relating to the Chamberlain Case, two cassettes released by the Plea for Justive Committee, a cassette tape of an interview with Betty Hocking by Alan Williams (1988) and a video (VHS) of an interview with Michael Chamberlain (1984).

ArchivalResource: 42 cm. (3 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/221814201 View

Flanigan, Veronica Mary. Papers of Veronica Flanigan, 1982-1992.

Title: Papers of Veronica Flanigan, 1982-1992. 1982-1992.

The papers in this collection relate to Flanigan's involvement in the campaign to have the murder conviction of Lindy Chamberlain overturned. Included is correspondence relating to appeals by Flanigan to Members of Parliament and members of the judiciary and with others supporting the campaign, drafts and final copies of a pamphlet and booklet she wrote about the case, copies of court transcripts of the trial and subsequent appeal, newsletters of numerous support groups, press cuttings and ephemera. Much of the collection comprises photocopies of material which was distributed widely amongst supporters. There are also copies of a large quantity of papers created by Robert (Birdie) Swift, another supporter of the Chamberlain's case.

ArchivalResource: 1.26 cm. (9 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/222212528 View

National Freedom Council (Australia). Records of the National Freedom Council, 1980-2000.

Title: Records of the National Freedom Council, 1980-2000. 1980-2000.

The collection contains material assembled by the Plea for Justice Committee and the National Freedom Council in the course of their campaigns to promote justice for the Chamberlains. It includes correspondence, transcripts, reports, submissions, debates, articles, media releases, newspaper cuttings, books, 6 video cassettes and 5 audio cassettes. Correspondents include Lindy and Michael Chamberlain, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, the Human Rights Commission, members of the public who supported the Chamberlains, and church ministers and pastors. The collection includes documents produced by the Chamberlain Innocence Committee. There are a number of miscellaneous journals that contain articles about the Chamberlain case, including some published by Christian organisations.

ArchivalResource: 2.19 m. (9 boxes + 3 archival boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/221744080 View

Ashby, Jean. Papers of Jean Ashby, 1984 [manuscript].

Title: Papers of Jean Ashby, 1984 [manuscript]. 1984.

Correspondence from Australian Parliament Senators to Jean Ashby over the period July to September 1984, regarding the Chamberlain trial. Includes two newspaper cuttings.

ArchivalResource: 2 cm (2 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/223412868 View

Chamberlain-Creighton, Lindy, 1948-. Lindy Chamberlain strike statement from Darwin prison, 1986.

Title: Lindy Chamberlain strike statement from Darwin prison, 1986. [1986]

This statement was written in 1985. It communicated Lindy Chamberlain's intention to go on strike from prison labour after the Northern Territory Government refused a request for a judicial inquiry.

ArchivalResource: 5 p. ; 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/301524842 View

Noonan, Liz. Papers of Liz Noonan, 1980-1994.

Title: Papers of Liz Noonan, 1980-1994. 1980-1994.

The collection comprises papers accumulated by Liz Noonan and her husband, Dr Anthony Noonan, during the course of their involvement with Northern Territory Chamberlain Support Group's campaign for the release of Lindy Chamberlain. The Noonans were in contact with key figures involved in both the case and the campaign, including Michael Chamberlain, Stuart Tipple and Fred Smith, witnesses Greg and Sally Lowe and Judy West and supporters Betty Hocking, Malcolm Brown, George Rollo and R.A. (Birdie) Swift. Included in the papers is correspondence with individuals and other support groups, campaign literature, government documents, court transcripts, newspaper cuttings and copies of papers produced by other support groups. Also included is a copy of a detailed report prepared by J. Lloyd-Jones QC on the possibility of a second appeal by the Chamberlains. There are 23 audio cassettes and 17 video cassettes which contain recordings of events, radio broadcasts and television programs relating to the Chamberlain case. Included are audio recordings of a public meeting in Darwin in 1984 and an Australia-wide telephone link-up meeting of the Chamberlain Innocence Committee. The Northern Territory Chamberlain Support Group in Darwin was the focal point for all the support groups, Australia-wide and the papers in this collection reflect the interaction between these groups, which were not always in agreement.

ArchivalResource: 2.62 m. (13 boxes)+ 1 folio packet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/222936814 View

Neale, Margaret Ann. Papers of Margaret Ann Neale, 1982-1995 [bulk 1985-1990].

Title: Papers of Margaret Ann Neale, 1982-1995 [bulk 1985-1990]. 1982-1995.

The papers include press clippings, articles, reports, submissions, issues of magazines, pamphlets, photocopied documents, issues of Azaria newsletter and other material issued by the Chamberlain Innocence Committee, copies of letters by supporters (including R.A. Swift), audio cassettes, video cassettes, T-shirt and other items.

ArchivalResource: 70 cm. (5 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/222240176 View

Papers of Chamberlain support groups, 1982-1986.

Title: Papers of Chamberlain support groups, 1982-1986. 1982-1986.

Box 1-6 Adelaide: Plea for Justice Committee. Box 1 -folders 1-7: subject files, including paid receipts, minutes of the plea for Justice Committee, signed petitions, letter file. Box 2 - Petty Cash book, account book, receipt book; folders 8-11: Miscellaneous papers - including lists of contact groups, media lists, Azaria newsletter, car stickers, pamphlets, reports, circular letters. Box 3 - folders 12-18: Miscellaneous papers. Box 4 - folders 19-27: Newspaper clippings 1984-1986, mainly from Adelaide papers. Also includes clippings on the Splatt and Perry cases; Ananda Marga, Dr. George Duncan. Box 5 -folders 28-32: Newspaper clippings; also Launceston Chamberlain Justice Committee Campaign material (1 folder). Box 6 - Cassettes of public meetings in Brisbane and Adelaide, 1 cassette entitled "Trial witnesses speak out", 4 videocassettes, T-Shirt, stamp.

ArchivalResource: 84 cm. (6 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/221219081 View

Paynter, Tony, 1949-. Papers of Tony Paynter, 1993-2001 [manuscript].

Title: Papers of Tony Paynter, 1993-2001 [manuscript]. 1993-2001.

Letters, newspaper artices and comments on the Azaria Chamberlain case.

ArchivalResource: 2 cm. (2 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/223236939 View

Boyd, Guy, 1923-1988. Papers of Guy and Phyllis Boyd, 1890-2001.

Title: Papers of Guy and Phyllis Boyd, 1890-2001. 1890-2001.

The collection comprises papers relating to both Guy and Phyllis Boyd. There is correspondence with gallery directors, exhibition catalogues and photographs relating to the life and career of Guy Boyd. The main correspondents include Philip Bacon, Ron and Betty Beaver, Kim Bonython, Eva Breuer, Andrew Ivanyi, Gisella Scheinberg, Max Stern and Ann von Bertouch. Phyllis Boyd was actively involved with organizations covering a wide range of social, feminist and religious issues. There is correspondence, papers and subject files relating to this involvement, including with Women Who Want to be Women, The Australian Family Association and Women Against the Ordination of Women. There are also papers relating to the estate of Phyllis Boyd's aunt, the artist Agnes McNamara. The Boyds were amongst the first to be involved in what was to become a national campaign for a judicial enquiry into the 1982 murder conviction of Lindy Chamberlain. There is correspondence, campaign ephemera and newspaper cuttings relating to the 'A plea for mercy' campaign which they initiated. Guy Boyd was executor of the estate of his uncle, the author Martin Boyd. Included in the papers is correspondence relating to the administration of the estate and the sale and distribution of Martin Boyd's books.

ArchivalResource: 9.00 m. (56 boxes) + 3 folio boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/224578007 View

Young, Norman H., 1938-. Papers relating to the Chamberlain case, 1980-1990.

Title: Papers relating to the Chamberlain case, 1980-1990. 1980-1990.

Papers compiled by Dr Young while researching his book "Innocence regained". Includes transcripts of the first and second inquests into the death of Azaria Chamberlain; transcripts of the trial; transcripts of the Royal Commission; statements from inquests; reports by Young; scientific papers; media clippings; submissions to the Chamberlain Inquiry and correspondence with politicians.

ArchivalResource: 2.94 m. (21 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/221767835 View

Ward, Michael barrister-at-law. Papers of Michael Ward, 1985.

Title: Papers of Michael Ward, 1985. 1985.

Correspondence relating to the Chamberlain case, all dated 1985, including: a letter from L. Smith discussing the alleged blood on the dashboard of the car; correspondence with D.J. Barritt, a stipendiary magistrate in Alice Springs; and correspondence with Mr Ken Chapman, about information contained in the Chamberlain Innocence Committee booklet of New Forensic Evidence. There is also: a typescript of an "Open letter to all Australians and my friends" written by Lindy Chamberlain from Darwin Prison on 12 November 1985; a leaflet from the Chamberlain Innocence Committee with a bibliography of the contents of their kit; a copy of part of the transcript of court proceedings, on 28 October 1982, relating to the alleged blood found on the dashboard of the car; and a "N.T. Chamberlain Support Group Newsletter" dated August 1985.

ArchivalResource: 1 cm. (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/222284366 View