Material Relating to the Defamation Case Against Paul Everingham

Component identifier:

Series 16

Content Summary:

This series relates to the defamation action which Phillip Toyne and Ross Johnston brought against Paul Everingham, then Federal Member for the Northern Territory. The action related to comments made by Everingham on 14 March 1985, at the time of the announcement that Ayers Rock would be leased from the Mutitjulu community after the transfer of title. The series consists of both papers on the proceedings of the defamation action and background files of press clippings and transcripts from the period. The materials were donated in two additions, on 21 October 1994 and 29 January 1997.

Immediate source of acquisition:

This collection was donated by Toyne in four instalments, on 20-21 October 1994, 3 November 1994 and 29 January 1997. It contains a wide variety of materials, including diaries and notebooks, working and reference files, photographs, slides, tape and video recordings.

Names:

Phillip Toyne

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