Gough Whitlam has turned 97 years of age today.
Joan Child, First Female ALP Member Of House, First Female Speaker, Dies, 91
Joan Child, the first female Labor member of the House of Representatives, and the first female Speaker of the House, has died. She was 91. View a copy of some of her campaign literature here.
Mason Disputes Details But Largely Confirms Kerr’s Account Of Their Discussions
Text of former High Court Chief Justice Sir Anthony Mason’s account of his discussions with Sir John Kerr. It offers an extraordinary insight into a series of discussions between then Justice Mason and Kerr. Mason disputes certain elements of Kerr’s account but largely confirms it.
When Murdoch Fought Whitlam
A second extract from Jenny Hocking’s about-to-be-released second volume biography of Gough Whitlam has been published today in Fairfax newspapers. The extract deals with Rupert Murdoch’s role in the Iraki breakfast affair.
Whitlam Comments On Hocking’s Biography
Video of Gough Whitlam commenting on and recommending the second volume of Jenny Hocking’s biography of his life.
Mason: The Third Man In Whitlam’s Downfall
Gough Whitlam’s biographer, Jenny Hocking, has revealed hitherto unknown details of the role played by High Court Justice Sir Anthony Mason in the Whitlam dismissal. She discusses Mason’s involvement in a video posted on Fairfax websites.
Malcolm Fraser’s Whitlam Oration
Text, audio and video of Malcolm Fraser’s Whitlam Oration, delivered to the Whitlam Institute. The speech focussed on international politics and security in the western Pacific. Also includes brief audio of Whitlam commenting on Fraser and multiculturalism, and John Faulkner on the Whitlam-Fraser relationship. Includes video message from Whitlam.
Parliamentary Tributes To Margaret Whitlam
Audio and Video files of parliamentary tributes to Margaret Whitlam on March 19: Gillard, Abbott, Plibersek, Bishop, Rudd, Turnbull, Faulkner, Payne, Brown, Frydenberg and Griggs. Also includes audio of eulogies from Tony Whitlam and Catherine Dovey at the memorial service held on March 23.
Margaret Whitlam Dies, 92
ABC and Channel 10 television news report on the death of Margaret Whitlam.
How The Queen Heard About Whitlam’s Dismissal
The Queen was told about Gough Whitlam’s dismissal when she woke at 8am on the morning of November 11 in Buckingham Palace. At this stage it was 7pm in Australia, the Parliament had been dissolved and an election set in train.