Oral History
The Library has an active Oral History program, recording stories and memoirs from members of the legal profession for the benefit of futrue historians. The audio recordings and transcripts are stored in the Library collection and are accessable to scholars per the Conditions of Use requested by the interviewees.
This page shows the breadth or our oral history collection. To access any of these interviews please contact the Supreme Court Librarian in writing or by email.
Mr Aladin Rahemtula, Supreme Court Librarian, PO Box 15019, City East, Qld 4002, aladin@sclqld.org.au
This list is in alphabetical order. New recordings are added frequently.
The Honourable Brian Ambrose QC
 The Honourable Brian Ambrose | The Honourable Brian Ambrose QC, interviewed by The Honourable James Thomas AM. The interviews were recorded on: 30.06.04, 02.07.04 and 08.07.04 The transcript is 70 pages. It is recorded on seven CDs. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Sir Dormer G Andrews Kt, BA, LLB (1919-2004)
 Sir Dormer Andrews 1919-2004 | Sir Dormer G Andrews Kt, BA, LLB, interviewed by The Honourable Justice John H Byrne AO RFD. The interview was recorded on: 03.01.04 The transcript is 23 pages. It is recorded on three tapes. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr Brian Baxter
Mr Brian Baxter, interviewed by Mr Raoul Guides. The interview was recorded on: 21.09.05 The transcript is 15 pages. It is recorded on one Tape. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr John Biggs
Mr John Biggs, interviewed by Mr Ian Muil and Mr John O'Keeffe. The interview was recorded on: 16.09.02 The transcript is 60 pages. It is recorded on three CDs. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr Robert Bougoure
Mr Robert Bougoure, interviewed by Mr Gordon Dean. The interview was recorded on: Between February - March 2009 The transcript is 8 pages. It is recorded on no audio file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview before 9 October 2038 must obtain the interviewee's written permission. Such permission will be sought by the Library on behalf of researchers. |
Sir Gerard Brennan
 Sir Gerard Brennan | Sir Gerard Brennan, interviewed by Mr John Gallagher QC. The interview was recorded on: December 2002 The transcript is 41 pages. It is recorded on no audio file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr Norman Brown
Mr Norman Brown, interviewed by Mr Gordon Dean. The interview was recorded on: 03.06.10 The transcript is 35 pages. It is recorded on two Tapes. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Sir Walter B Campbell AC, Kt cr, KStJ, MA, LLB, QC (1921-2004)
 Sir Walter Campbell 1921-2004 | Sir Walter B Campbell AC, Kt cr, KStJ, MA, LLB, QC, interviewed by Dr Michael White QC. The interviews were recorded on: 22.09.99, 20.10.99 and 03.11.99 The transcript is 134 pages. It is recorded on six Tapes. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
The Honourable William Carter
 The Honourable William Carter | The Honourable William Carter, interviewed by The Honourable Mr Justice Glen N Williams AO, Mr Conrad Lohe, Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM and Mr John O'Keeffe. The interviews were recorded on: 24.03.09, 25.11.09, 31.03.09, 31.03.09 and 18.11.09 The transcripts are 56, 35, 43, 27 and 29 pages. It is recorded on an electronic file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. This interview cannot be accessed until 10 years after the death of the interviewee. |
Mr Patrick Collins
Mr Patrick Collins, interviewed by Mr Ian Muil. The interview was recorded on: 29.05.03 The transcript is 24 pages. It is recorded on one Tape. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must obtain written permission from the interviewee. Such permission will be sought by the Library on behalf of researchers. After the interviewees death permi |
The Honourable Peter Connolly CBE, CSI, MLA, QC (1920-2009)
 The Honourable Peter Connolly 1920-2009 | The Honourable Peter Connolly CBE, CSI, MLA, QC, interviewed by Mr Patrick Collins. The interview was recorded on: 20.06.00 The transcript is 102 pages. It is recorded on six Tapes. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must request permission from SCQL. |
Mr Peter Crouch CBE
Mr Peter Crouch CBE, interviewed by Mr John O'Keeffe and Mr Ian Muil. The transcripts are 26 and 6 pages. It is recorded on no audio file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must request permission from SCQL. |
Mr Stan Deer
Mr Stan Deer, interviewed by Mr Gordon Dean. The interview was recorded on: 14.12.07 The transcript is 10 pages. It is recorded on no audio file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must request permission from SCQL. |
The Honourable Douglas P Drummond
The Honourable Douglas P Drummond, interviewed by The Honourable James Thomas AM. The interview was recorded on: 08.03.10 The transcript is 101 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. The SCQL must not publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or otherwise disclose the contents of the interview in paragraphs 226, 287 to 377, 425 to 442, 490 to 492 and 504 to 511 until one year after the death of the interviewee. |
Mr William Fairweather
Mr William Fairweather, interviewed by Mr Gordon Dean. The interview was recorded on: 25.02.08 The transcript is 8 pages. It is recorded on no audio file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview during the interviewee's lifetime must obtain written permission from the interviewee. Such permission will be sought by the Library on behalf of researchers. |
Dr John Forbes
Dr John Forbes, interviewed by Mr John O'Keeffe. The interview was recorded on: 27.06.08 The transcript is 44 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must request permission from SCQL. |
Mr John Francis
Mr John Francis, interviewed by Mr Raoul Guides. The interview was recorded on: 03.07.05 The transcript is 13 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr Alex Freeleagus (1928-2005)
Mr Alex Freeleagus, interviewed by The Honourable Tom F Shepherdson. The interview was recorded on: 17.02.05 The transcript is 32 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must request permission from SCQL. |
Sir Harry T Gibbs GCMG, AC, KBE, BA, LLB, LLM, Hon LLD, Hon DUniv, QC (1917-2005)
 Sir Harry Gibbs 1917-2005 | Sir Harry T Gibbs GCMG, AC, KBE, BA, LLB, LLM, Hon LLD, Hon DUniv, QC, interviewed by The Honourable Kevin Ryan, The Honourable Brian Ambrose QC and Dr Michael White QC. The interviews were recorded on: 26.04.95, 10.02.00 and 06.09.00 The transcript is 88 pages. It is recorded on six Tapes. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must request permission from SCQL. |
Mr Brian Halligan
Mr Brian Halligan, interviewed by Mr John O'Keeffe. The interview was recorded on: 19.02.08 The transcript is 77 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview must request permission from SCQL. |
Mr Cedric Hampson AO RFD QC
 Mr Cedric Hampson | Mr Cedric Hampson AO RFD QC, interviewed by Mr Martin Burns SC and Mr John Gallagher QC. The interviews were recorded on: 21.03.05 and 03.09.10 The transcripts are 51 and 25 pages. It is recorded on an electronic file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview during the interviewee's lifetime must obtain the interviewee's written permission. Such permission will be sought by the Library on behalf of researchers. |
Mr Neville Harper
 Mr Neville Harper | Mr Neville Harper, interviewed by Mr Bernard Yorke. The interview was recorded on: 30.03.06 The transcript is 76 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Interview may be read or listened to for research purposes. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview during the interviewee's lifetime or before 31 December 2016 must obtain the interviewee's written |
Mr Edward J Lennon QC
Mr Edward J Lennon QC, interviewed by Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM and Mr John O'Keeffe. The interviews were recorded on: 20.07.05, 02.08.05 and 05.12.07 The transcripts are 85, 94 and 57 pages. It is recorded on two CDs. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview during the interviewee's lifetime must obtain the interviewee's written permission. Such permission will be sought by the Library on behalf of researchers. |
Mr Paul Martinez
Mr Paul Martinez, interviewed by Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM and Mr John O'Keeffe. The interview was recorded on: 04.07.05 The transcript is 87 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
The Honourable Mr Justice Martin P Moynihan AO
 The Honourable Mr Justice Martin Moynihan | The Honourable Mr Justice Martin P Moynihan AO, interviewed by The Honourable Justice Margaret J White AO. The interviews were recorded on: 22.07.09, 23.07.09 and 24.07.09 The transcripts are 69, 86 and 87 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Conditions of use are yet to be determined. |
Mr Gerry Murphy
Mr Gerry Murphy, interviewed by Mr Ian Muil and Mr John O'Keeffe. The interview was recorded on: 29.05.03 The transcript is 62 pages. It is recorded on one Tape. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr John O'Keeffe (1936-2011)
Mr John O'Keeffe, interviewed by Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM. The interviews were recorded on: 11.06.04, 16.06.04, 29.06.04, 06.07.04, 12.08.04, 16.08.04 and 30.11.04 The transcripts are 19, 36, 23, 21, 28, 25 and 51 pages. It is recorded on seven CDs. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Published by the SCQL as Lore and the Law: the life of John Sydney Power O'Keefe, an Oral History Memoir, 2007 |
Mr Tom Parslow (1920-2009)
Mr Tom Parslow, interviewed by His Honour Judge Garry S Forno QC and Mr Conrad Lohe. The interviews were recorded on: 29.01.08 and 20.03.08 The transcripts are 114 and 62 pages. It is recorded on two CDs. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. The interview may be read or listened to for research purposes. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview during the interviewee's lifetime must obtain the interviewee's written permission. Such permis |
Mr Howarth Peterson AO CBE
Mr Howarth Peterson AO CBE, interviewed by Dr Jeff Mann, Mr John O'Keeffe, Mr Ian Muil and Dr Denver Beanland. The interviews were recorded on: 06.08.01, 10.07.02 and 06.05.08 The transcripts are 7 and 29 pages. It is recorded on one Tape and an electronic file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. No defamatory material or particulars are to be published. |
The Honourable Cecil Pincus
 The Honourable Cecil Pincus | The Honourable Cecil Pincus, interviewed by The Honourable Justice Margaret J White AO. The interviews were recorded on: 02.03.05 and 21.04.05 The transcript is pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Without prior written consent from the interviewee the interview cannot be accessed before 28 September 2031. Such permission will be sought by the Library on behalf of researchers. |
His Honour E C E Pratt
 His Honour ECE Pratt | His Honour E C E Pratt, interviewed by His Honour Judge Anthony Healy QC. The interviews were recorded on: 17.08.06 and 31.08.06 The transcript is 151 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. The interview can be listened to or read for research purposes. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview during the interviewee's lifetime or before 2015 must obtain the interviewee's written permissi |
Mr Graham Roberts
Mr Graham Roberts, interviewed by Mr Raoul Guides and Mr Gordon Dean. The interviews were recorded on: 13.07.03 and October 2010 The transcripts are 4 and 3 pages. It is recorded on one Tape and an electronic file. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
The Honourable J P Shanahan AO RFD
 The Honourable J Shanahan | The Honourable J P Shanahan AO RFD, interviewed by His Honour Judge Anthony Healy QC. The interview was recorded on: 09.11.06 The transcript is 74 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
The Honourable T F Shephardson
 The Honourable T Shephardson | The Honourable T F Shephardson, interviewed by Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM. The interview was recorded on: 09.09.04 The transcript is 54 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr Des Sturgess
Mr Des Sturgess, interviewed by The Honourable T F Shephardson. The interview was recorded on: 10.09.01 The transcript is 41 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr John Wadley
Mr John Wadley, interviewed by Mr John O'Keeffe and Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM. The interview was recorded on: 06.12.02 The transcript is 56 pages. It is recorded on two CDs. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. There are no conditions attached to use of the interview. |
Mr Hal Westaway
Mr Hal Westaway, interviewed by Mr John O'Keeffe and Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM. The interview was recorded on: 19.08.05 The transcript is 156 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview before 2080 must obtain the interviewee's written permission. No conditions are attached to the use of this interview. |
The Honourable Mr Justice Glen N Williams AO
 The Honourable Mr Justice Glen Williams | The Honourable Mr Justice Glen N Williams AO, interviewed by The Honourable Justice Margaret J White AO. The interview was recorded on: 30.05.11 The transcript is 42 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Interview may be listened to or read for research purposes. Anyone wishing to edit, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit, perform or adapt this interview during the interviewee's lifetime must obtain the interviewee's written permission. No conditions are attached to the use of this interview. |
Dr Brian Wilson OAM
 Dr Brian Wilson | Dr Brian Wilson OAM, interviewed by Mr Aladin Rahemtula OAM. The interviews were recorded on: 05.05.04, 02.06.04 and 23.06.04 The transcripts are 37, 37 and 32 pages. It is recorded on one CD. Click here to view the recordings in the catalogue. Published by SCQL as Shared Vision: recollections of the Life and Achievements of an Inaugural Queensland Churchill Fellow, Dr Brian Wilson, 2005. |