Lindsay Jones discusses the ALP Queensland Branch's response to the Whitlam Government and recalls Egerton's opposition to Medibank because Queensland had free hospitals.
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.
Terry Hogan describes his early life and schooling in Cowra in central New South Wales. He traces his family's relocation in the mid-1960s to Grafton in the state's north, and his later moves to Canberra and then to Armidale to undertake tertiary studies at the University of New England. He remembers working as a research assistant at UNE when in 1975 the Whitlam Government was dismissed.
Matt Foley describes moving to Belfast where he worked on a project which examined the impact of the Troubles on young people. Following this he moved back to Australia and he describes the political mood on his return.
Kevin Carroll discusses the disappointments and achievements of his career. He names his greatest achievement as being able to have helped out workers throughout his career in the union movement.
John Mickel states that his interest in politics was sparked during his time at the University of Queensland. He highlights the importance of the Vietnam War and the Whitlam government's decision to provide State support for Catholic schools in shaping his political views. He discusses his commitment to Catholic social justice.
