Morality Crusader Arrives (Press, 22 October 1973)
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Summary: Morality Crusader Arrives (Press, 22 October 1973)
On 21 October 1973, British morality campaigner Mrs Mary Whitehouse arrived in Wellington, New Zealand, where she was welcomed by local activist Miss Patricia Bartlett. During her visit, Mrs Whitehouse expressed concerns that New Zealand was about to experience an influx of pornography from overseas sources. She attributed this potential flood to stricter anti-pornography laws being enforced in the UK, North America, and across Europe, which she believed could lead racketeers to seek new markets. Mrs Whitehouse is well known for her role as the founder, secretary, and chief spokesperson of the British Viewers’ and Listeners’ Association, an organisation with a claimed membership of three million. Since the early 1960s, she has gained prominence for her vocal opposition to various forms of media she deems inappropriate, including satirical television programmes like "That Was the Week That Was" and "Till Death Do Us Part," as well as certain aspects of sex education. During her six-day tour of New Zealand, Mrs Whitehouse is scheduled to speak at public meetings in Wellington and Auckland, with her visit being supported by the Society for the Promotion of Community Standards. Her presence and activism in New Zealand are seen as part of a broader campaign against what she perceives as the harmful impacts of pornography and indecent media.
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