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Gough Whitlam speaking at a United Nations convention in the USA.

Prime Minister Gough Whitlam speaking at a United Nations convention in the USA

This is a colour photograph of Edward Gough Whitlam, Australia's twenty-first prime minister.

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Vincent Lingiari speaking at the Wave Hill handover.

Vincent Lingiari speaking at the Wave Hill handover

Gurindji Elder Vincent Lingiari speaking at the Wave Hill handover ceremony on 16 August 1975. He is holding the documents handed to him by Gough Whitlam.

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Bob Hawke at a Dismissal rally in Canberra

Bob Hawke at a protest rally during the Whitlam dismissal

This is a colour photograph that shows Bob Hawke speaking at a rally to protest the dismissal of the Whitlam government.

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Telegram from Eric Reece, Premier of Tasmania, to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam about Lake Pedder.

Lake Pedder conservation - telegram from Tasmania's Premier to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam

This is a telegram to Prime Minister Gough Whitlam from Eric Reece, regarding a letter about Lake Pedder. He states that the letter left him greatly disturbed and personally embarrassed.

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Press cutting from The Age

Gough Whitlam's attempt to save Lake Pedder

This is a press cutting from The Age regarding Gough Whitlam's attempt to save Lake Pedder.

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Gough Whitlam addresses the media on the front steps of Old Parliament House

Gough Whitlam on the steps of Old Parliament House after the dismissal

Gough Whitlam addresses the media at the main entrance to Old Parliament House after his dismissal.

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Cartoon of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by Michael Atchison.

Cartoon of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by Michael Atchison

A black-and-white cartoon portraying prime minister Gough Whitlam immediately after his election.

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