Alexandra Hasluck’s insistence that Sir Paul Hasluck give up his position as Governor-General may have changed the course of Australian history.
Category: Clippings
Hardman And Hater, Cameron Bows Out With Fire Still Burning
The death of Clyde Cameron received front page treatment in The Australian. Also contains picture of Whitlam and Tom Uren at Cameron’s funeral.
Margaret Whitlam: The CIA Might Have Been Involved
A 1991 newspaper profile of Margaret Whitlam in which she comments on the recently deceased Sir John Kerr.
Did The Earth Move For You Too, Dear…
Nicholson’s immortal cartoon of the Whitlams in the Chinese earthquake.
A Lack Of Communication?
Amongst other things, Bob Hawke said that the Whitlam government had failed to communicate with the electorate. Where have we heard that before?
Sunday Observer: “Thank Bloody Christ”
Even in 1975, tabloid newspapers were strident in their views. This is how the Sunday Observer reacted to Whitlam’s massive defeat in the December election.
The Sun: Snedden Cuts, Fraser No!
Front page of The Sun: Laurie Oakes reports that former leader Snedden and current leader Fraser disagreed about spending cuts.
Peter Bowers: Bulldog Becomes The Underdog
Image of an article by Peter Bowers in the Sydney Morning Herald on November 12, 1975.
Sir John Was Wrong: The Age
Text of an editorial in The Age on November 12, 1975, arguing the case against Sir John Kerr’s decision to dismiss the Whitlam government.
Whitlam Sacked: Front Page Of Adelaide News
The afternoon edition of the Adelaide News reported the Whitlam dismissal on November 11, 1975.