Paul Diamond

Historian and researcher who presented a seminar on the 1920 shooting of Charles Mackay and its wider social context; affiliated with Victoria University's Start Research Centre and contributor to Radio New Zealand research projects.

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Oct 16, 2012 • 12min

Charles Mackay: The fall and rise of New Zealand's first 'homosexual'

Join historian Paul Diamond as he dives deep into the fascinating and tragic life of Charles Mackay, New Zealand's first openly homosexual mayor. Discover how Mackay's journey spiraled from a 1920 shooting driven by blackmail to his shocking death in Berlin during political riots in 1929. Paul uncovers the societal fears of homosexuality at the time, the psychological treatments Mackay endured, and the political pressures he faced. This compelling narrative reveals the hidden chapters of New Zealand's history and the complexities of identity and scandal.

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