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| When he became Prime Minister in December 1972 Gough Whitlam was the first Labor Prime Minister for 23 years. Within days he had abolished conscription, withdrawn the remaining Australian troops from Viet Nam, negotiated diplomatic relations with China and initiated Federal aid to State and church schools and land rights for Aborigines. In this new book, completed after his 80th birthday, Whitlam reviews his career, examines the repercussions of the US withdrawal from Viet Nam and the Portuguese withdrawal from Timor in 1975 and the break-up of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. He discusses the decline of the Hawke Government, the rise and fall of Paul Keating and the resuscitation of John Howard. And he speculates about the future of our nation, and propounds the case for a Federal Republic. Amazon.com list this book as being written by a mysterious author called Freudenberg Whitlam! Many Australians will recognise the mistake and its origin. Buy this book now online from amazom.com |
Recommended books: (available from 
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- A Pacific Community by Gough Whitlam
Menzies to Keating: | Buy this book now from amazon.com |
Gough!
The name still stirs emotions in the 21st century, long after he left power as Prime Minister in the 1970s.
Why are high emotions associated with this man. Four main reasons dominate:
- Firstly, he marked a change from a long and seemingly invincible rule in Australia by conservatives with its towering figure of Sir Robert Menzies.
- Secondly, he and his associates made a large number of significant changes in a short time. This was invigorating and encouraging for some and challenging and threatening for others.
- Thirdly, he was a significant presence - tall, intelligent, arrogant and an imposing orator. For many Australians, the words "Men and women of Australia" can only ever be heard in the mind's ear in the imperious tones of Whitlam.
- Fourthly, and possibly most significantly, he marked a sea change for the Labor Party and created a whole new range of supporters to the (mildly) socialist cause - the chardonnay socialist.
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TOURISM NEWSQantas In Flight Magazine chooses White Hat Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May 2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed, Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find details of the tour at White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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