Bonsall-Boone, Peter

 

Peter Bonsall-Boone (1938-2017)

Peter attended the Anglican theological college in the 1950s, but was asked to leave when his sexuality was discovered. In 1966, he met and fell in love with Peter de Waal. They joined CAMP together in 1970 and in 1972 appeared on the ABC program Chequerboard, as a result of which Peter was fired from his job. He discusses his participation in groups such as CAMP and Cross+Section, as well as his work as a carer for people with AIDS.

 

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Interview conducted by John Witte on 19 January 2010 for Project 40.

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BPride History GroupChurch of England, Peter de Waal, CAMP, John Ware, Michael Cass, Balmain, Sue Wills, Cross+Section, Mike Clohesy, Joseph Checutti, Terry Street, Darling Street, Phone a Friend, Gay Counselling Service, Chequerboard, ABC, Christabel Poll, Lex Watson, Dennis Altman, HIV/AIDS, Mannie de Saxe, Political Action Group, CAMP Women's Association, Christ Church St Lawrence, Ray Weir, Social Affairs Committee, Acceptance, St Johns Balmain, Lifeline, Mardi Gras