Guide to the Papers of Guy and Phyllis Boyd

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Series 10. Lindy Chamberlain Campaign, 1980-1992

Following the return of a guilty verdict against Lindy Chamberlain in the trial over the disappearance of her daughter, Azaria, in 1981, Guy and Phyllis Boyd were amongst the first people involved in what was eventually to become a national campaign calling for a judicial inquiry into the case. Guy Boyd drew up a petition entitled 'A Plea for Mercy' and became involved in organising meetings and support groups and gathering signatures. In 1984, he edited Justice in Jeopardy: twelve witnesses speak out, a critical analysis of witness statements and forensic evidence presented at the trial...

Cassette tapes: 22 commercially produced copies of 'Six trial witnesses speak out', recorded at Melbourne Town Hall, 23 March 1984 and one tape annotated 'To Babette from Liz', 26 October 1981 (File 28)

Side 3 - Six Trial Witnesses Speak Out. Melbourne Town Hall, 23.3.84. Prof. B. Boettcher, Mr L Harris. "Save Lindy Chamberlain", c/o Guy Boyd, P.O. Box 93, Launching Place, Vic., 3139. Side 4 - Six Trial Witnesses Speak Out. Mr L Harris (cont.); Mr W Goodwin, Dr H Driscoll; Letter to Prime Minister. 8 of 23 [cassette tape], 23.3.84 (Item 8) - Piece NLA.MS-SAV000326

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