Full text and audio of Opposition Leader Billy Snedden’s 1974 election policy speech, on behalf of the Liberal Party.
Month: April 1974
Whitlam’s 1974 Election Policy Speech
Text and Audio of Whitlam’s 1974 Election Policy Speech, delivered at the Blacktown Civic Centre. Whitlam asked for a "fair go" and a "great vote of affirmation".
Bill Snedden’s Address To The Nation
Audio of Opposition Leader Bill Snedden’s Address to the Nation following the calling of the 1974 double dissolution election.
Address To The Nation: Gough Whitlam On Why The 1974 Election Was Called
Full text and audio of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam’s televised Address to the Nation on April 16, 1974.
Sir Paul Hasluck’s 1974 Proclamation Dissolving Parliament
Text of Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck’s proclamation of a double dissolution of the Federal Parliament. Includes audio of the Governor-General’s Official Secretary, David Smith, reading the proclamation on the steps of Parliament House.
A Blow To Democracy: The Age
Editorial from The Age, decrying the circumstances leading to the 1974 double dissolution.
Full Poll In May: Sun
Front page of the Melbourne Sun News-Pictorial reporting Whitlam’s announcement of the May 18, 1974 double dissolution election.
Whitlam Announces 1974 Double Dissolution Election
An extensive collection of audio clips of events leading up to to and after the announcement of the 1974 double dissolution election by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. Includes text of Whitlam’s announcement to the House of Representatives.
Amidst Gair Affair, Killen And Daly Debate The Appropriation Bill
Transcript of speeches by Jim Killen and Fred Daly in the House debate on the Appropriation Bill. Includes audio extract of Daly’s speech.
Liberal Party Announces It Will Block Supply; Whitlam Threatens Double Dissolution
Radio and television reports on the Coalition’s decision to block Supply to the Whitlam government – April 4, 1974.