The wit of Whitlam (Don Woodward Collection), Wells, Deane, 1976

Historical information

Quotations by Gough Whitlam. Forewords to each chapter by the author.

Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister (ALP) from 1972 to 1975. The Whitlam government had aspirations within a social justice and equality agenda.
The government was dismissed in 1975 by the governor general - this act was unprecedented. An election followed soon after wherein the government was defeated by the Liberal Party.

Significance

Anecdotal and political interest.

Physical description

Book; 96 pages.

Front cover: black background; black and white picture of Gough Whitlam; white lettering; title.

Spine: white; black lettering; author's name.

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