Don’t come the raw prawn with me
In April 1974, a senator was distracted by fresh seafood as a political foil. Did it work?
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A plebiscite milestone: 100 years on from the 1917 conscription debates
Today, 20 December 2017, marks the centenary of Australia’s second plebiscite on conscription. Our regular blogger Barry York asks, 'was this a ‘Brexit’ moment?'
On This Day: a plot to kill Harold Holt?
On this day in 1966 Nedeljko Gajic was arrested in Braidwood after threatening a taxi driver. It was alleged by police that Gajic intended to ‘kill the head man of Australia, Mr Holt.’
The Denmans in British Australia: cultured and courteous with nothing to do
Early Governor General Thomas Denman and his wife Lady Gertrude were in tune with their time, and perhaps surprisingly, with the people and the place too.
Deakin’s Great White Gamble
On this day 108 years ago, a prime minister took a stand and invited some warships to visit Australia. Did he realise at the time what a monumental impact he would have on Australia’s place in the world?
On this day: a Catholic forgives
Arthur Calwell was shot fifty years ago today. He survived, but the story of his brush with death doesn’t end outside Mosman Town Hall; it is a story of a Catholic faith that never wavered even when looking death in the face.
On This Day: Jack Lang dismissed as Premier of New South Wales
Did you know, there was another Dismissal, decades before Sir John Kerr sacked Gough Whitlam? On this day, 13 May, 1932, Governor Sir Philip Game sacked Jack Lang as Premier of New South Wales.
On This Day: the Easter Rising, 100 years on
On this day a century ago, the Easter Rising in Dublin renewed the struggle for Irish independence. What impact did this have on Australia, and what were its ramifications for Australian democracy and society?
On This Day: the death of Joe Lyons
On this day in 1939, Australia lost its beloved prime minister. Joe Lyons’ death saw the elevation of Bob Menzies, and the alienation of Earle Page.
On This Day: William McMahon becomes Prime Minister
On this day in 1971, the ‘jack of all trades’ ascended unexpectedly to the prime ministership.
On This Day: Prime Minister Harold Holt commences his 692 days as leader of Australia
Fifty years ago today in 1966, Harold Holt became Australia’s 17th prime minister. He took great personal satisfaction in his ascent to the role.
On This Day: Robert Menzies retires 50 years ago
Robert Menzies resigned as prime minister 50 years ago today, ending the longest period – 16 years – as national leader in the history of Australian democracy.
On This Day: A man becomes King but doesn’t see his coronation.
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