Timeline: Sydney Conservatorium of Music controversies

By Brian Yatman
Updated July 2 2015 - 6:18pm, first published 5:43pm
Conservatorium head Sir Eugene Goossens conducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra during the 1950s.
Conservatorium head Sir Eugene Goossens conducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra during the 1950s.
The Conservatorium of Music, pictured in the 1920s.
The Conservatorium of Music, pictured in the 1920s.
Professor Kim Walker, former Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
 Photo: Ben Rushton BGR
Professor Kim Walker, former Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Photo: Ben Rushton BGR

March 1956: Sir Eugene Goossens ​ forced to resign​ as director​ after a major public scandal involving Rosaleen Norton, the "Witch of Kings Cross".  He pleads guilty to pornography charges.

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