Tim Reeves
The Death of Dr Duncan
The drowning of Dr Duncan in the River Torrens in 1972 remains one of Australia’s most notorious unsolved murders. His death which shocked the local community still reverberates 50 years later and was the catalyst for gay law reform in SA. Adelaide-based historian Tim Reeves is the acknowledged authority on the Duncan case. In his book he pulls together the complex strands of a police investigation, coroner’s inquest, New Scotland Yard enquiry and trial. He also examines the attempts at gay law reform in the state that were triggered by Duncan’s killing. This meticulously researched and tautly written book tells a story that is disturbing yet captivating, distressing yet ultimately uplifting.
Whether or not you were lucky enough to get a ticket to the Festival sold out opera Watershed: the death of Dr Duncan, come and hear from Tim Reeves whose research and writing enabled the work. The book published by Wakefield Press was launched at Writers Week and copies will be on sale at the Friends event.
WHEN: Thursday 31 March 6 pm for a 6:30 pm start
WHERE: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library
ENTRY: $10 at the door. EFTPOS only. Students free. Proceeds support the University Library.
Bookings essential to friends_library@adelaide.edu.au by 29 March
Numbers are limited to observe COVID-19 restrictions
Thank you to our sponsors, Coriole, Mantra, Wakefield Press and the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild.