Women’s Video Show (Press, 26 June 1976)
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Summary: Women’s Video Show (Press, 26 June 1976)
On 26 June 1976, Christchurch feminists hosted a women's video show at the Student’s Union Building of the University of Canterbury, featuring a range of video tapes focused on women's issues and concerns from around the world. The event started at 10 am and showcased a selection of programmes highlighting various aspects of women's experiences and struggles. Among the featured items was "Women's Current Affair," a half-hour segment produced by feminists from Sydney, which took over a well-known Australian television current events programme, “A Current Affair.” This programme included interviews with politicians and public figures, as well as an in-depth examination of the challenges faced by Elizabeth Reid, who had served as the women's adviser to the Australian Prime Minister. Another notable item in the programme was titled "Lesbian Separatism," presented by Charlotte Bunch, the editor of "Quest" magazine, and Bertha Harris, a director of women's studies at a New York university. This segment focused on the objectives and ideals of the lesbian community. The video show was organised by the Christchurch Women’s House Collective, which aims to establish a dedicated women's house that would eventually house a women's reference library, separate from existing women’s refuge facilities. Proceeds from the event were intended to support "Spiral Magazine," a new quarterly publication focused on the arts, created in Christchurch with the aim of serving women through female-centric content. In sports news, golfer Mark Foster from England led the Uniroyal international golf tournament near London after the second round. New Zealand's Bob Charles was positioned eight strokes behind Foster in the competition.
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