He led the alp to victory in the 1972 federal election, and his government s many reforms included ending australia s involvement in the vietnam war, abolishing university fees, and introducing. The news of the governments sacking was initially broken to. In barely three years whitlam s dramatic reform agenda would transform australia. During the bicenntenial year 1988 various mps, former colleagues and their spouses were invited to a vip cruise to watch the australia day sailpast of. Nick whitlam, son of gough whitlam speaks at the whitlam institute, university of western sydney in 2012. Hardcover book published by the miegunyah press 2012, 596 pages with a few black and white photographs. Whitlam had great intellect and presence, while hughes was a very cunning old fox. Gough whitlam was australias prime minister and a visionary who had ideas much ahead of his time. A barrister by profession, he entered federal parliament as the labor mp for werriwa in 1952. Shaking off the vestiges of two decades of conservative rule, gough whitlam brought new ideas, new policies and new people to the task of governing. Gough whitlam was labor prime minister from 197275 and has the distinction of being the only prime minister dismissed by the governor general. Published september 2012 by miegunyah press first published january 1st 2012. A moment in history, by jenny hocking, university of melbourne 2012. At times it can seem as if national stalwarts will go on forever, and i cannot remember a time when i was not mightily aware of mrs.
Former prime minister gough whitlam leaves a memorial service for his wife margaret whitlam at st. The extract discusses the iraqi breakfast affair and the work of the australians special correspondent. Gough whitlam prime minister of australia britannica. Dr clare land works at victoria universitys moondani balluk indigenous academic unit and the. This is the most explosive revelation of a new book that. This academic genius was able to set australias future agenda for social policy, national identity, and foreign relations in his short three year reign.
Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. Jenny hocking has written an objective book about whitlams three years in power from 1972 to 1975. Born into a privileged life that should have seen him on the side with the borntorule gang, whitlam took a different path and joined the australian labor party. The first volume of whitlams biography, gough whitlam.
A second extract from jenny hockings abouttobereleased second volume biography of gough whitlam has been published today in fairfax newspapers. The leader of the labor party from 1967 to 1977, whitlam led his party to power for the first time in 23 years at the 1972 election. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Gough whitlam with singer little pattie, wearing tshirts announcing its time, for. Jan 01, 2005 on remembrance day, 1975, the governorgeneral of australia, sir john kerr, sacked the prime minister, gough whitlam. Margaret whitlam and germaine greer at the lodge in canberra on 18 december 1972. In early 2012 she suffered a fall there, leading to her death in hospital at the age of 92. During the bicenntenial year 1988 various mps, former colleagues and their spouses were invited to a vip cruise to watch the australia day sailpast of the tall ships on sydney harbour. In 1975 prime minister gough whitlam, who has died this week, dared to try to assert his countrys autonomy.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The book traces murphys life from childhood to his role in the labor split of the 1950s. His time 2012, winner of the fellowship of australian writers barbara ramsden award and shortlisted for several awards including the prime ministers literary awards and the national biography award. Gough whitlam simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In this clip from a 20 abc news breakfast program, filmmaker paul clarke discusses his interest in making a documentary about prime minister whitlam. His labor party was elected after 23 years of government by the liberalcountry party coalition, and his government. Aug 27, 2012 a second extract from jenny hockings abouttobereleased second volume biography of gough whitlam has been published today in fairfax newspapers. Gough whitlams contricbution to australia essay 521 words. No doubt prompted by her publisher, much of the media attention on hockings book has focused on the considerable detail she adds. Gough whitlam born july 11, 1916 was leader of the australian labor party from 1967 1977 and the 21st prime minister of australia from 1972 until 1975.
The news of the governments sacking was initially broken to her by gough s driver while margaret was hosting a. Good books about gough whitlam, former indonesian president. John kerr decided to remove gough whitlam in the week before the dismissal and was in secret discussion about this with malcolm fraser. Jenny hocking discusses gough whitlam, the dismissal and the. He won the 1974 election before being controversially dismissed by the governorgeneral of australia. Gough whitlam gough whitlam was a man who achieved many things during his time as prime minister, but was also the only prime minister to be sacked by the governor general in all of history. Oct 20, 2014 edward gough whitlam was born in the melbourne suburb of kew. I happened to see whitlam in 2012 as he was bring brought in his wheelchair to a memorial for his wife margaretwho was, in her own right, a.
His time 2012, winner of the fellowship of australian writers barbara ramsden award and shortlisted for several major literary awards including the prime ministers literary awards, the national biography. Although he was branded as a silver tail one who is considered wealthy, usually by inherited money by the rough and ready men of labor. Gough whitlam, a statesman of stature, distinction and. In barely three years whitlams dramatic reform agenda would transform australia. Gough whitlam attends the memorial service for his wife, margaret whitlam in 2012. Edward gough whitlam ac qc was the 21st prime minister of australia, serving from 1972 to. The dismissal was the culmination of almost three years of political conflict, as whitlam s reforming labor government rammed home overdue legislative reforms in the face of implacable, and increasingly bitter, conservative opposition. Oct 21, 2014 margaret whitlam and germaine greer at the lodge in canberra on 18 december 1972.
In whitlams first book subsequent to john kerrs dismissal of the labour government in 175 titled the truth of the matter, one can note that the highly probable motive for whitlam writing the book is to validate his own actions that led to the dismissal of his government. Jenny hocking the dismissal of the whitlam government. The dismissal of gough whitlams government by governorgeneral sir john kerr in 1975 remains one of the most divisive events in australian politics. Join the swing to gough whitlam and australian labor. Apr 07, 2008 gough whitlam gough whitlam was a man who achieved many things during his time as prime minister, but was also the only prime minister to be sacked by the governor general in all of history. Margaret whitlam has died at the great age of 92, only a few weeks before she and her husband, the former prime minister gough whitlam, would have celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary. In his fathers shadow michael kirby i was a teenage whitlamite bob carr whitlam, the 1960s and the program frank bongiorno the art of the matter graham freudenberg. As well as outlining whitlams significance and contribution to australia, i will also recognise how he went wrong, and what he did that got him removed. The death of gough whitlam at age 98 has been announced.
Gough whitlam, in full edward gough whitlam, born july 11, 1916, kew, victoria, australiadied october 21, 2014, sydney, new south wales, australia, australian politician and lawyer who introduced a number of policy measures and social reforms as prime minister of australia 197275, but his troubled administration was cut short when he was dismissed by the governorgeneral. The campaigner richard farmervictories, defeats and electoral politics malcolm mackerraswhitlams. Party stalwart was most famous for his work for gough whitlam, including its time published. Jennifer jane hocking, fassa born 28 november 1954 is a political scientist and biographer. Gough whitlam randwick city library services overdrive. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Australia has seen better prime ministers than gough whitlam but few who have made a bigger impact on political and public life. The 10 tours gough joined margaret in leading fuelled one of whitlams books. Whitlam in china late night live abc radio national.
Popular and outgoing, gough was a flagrant classicist with an urge to burnish his erudition. Jenny hockings twovolume biography of gough whitlam provides some useful factual information on. Edward gough whitlam 11 july 1916 21 october 2014, known gough whitlam, was an australian politician. A discussion about gough whitlam s highstakes 1971 visit to china. Edward gough whitlam was born on july 11, 1916, at kew, victoria.
Todd winther rated it really liked it mar 27, 2012. Whitlam entered federal parliament in 1952 by winning the seat of werriwa in a byelection. Her research into the life of former australian prime minister gough whitlam uncovered. Its time to view gough whitlams life as an open book. Edward gough whitlam commonly known by his middle name was born in melbourne in 1916.
The standout book of whitlams life and his government is graham freudenbergs a. The britishamerican coup that ended australian independence. She is the author of the definitive twovolume biography of gough whitlam. Nov 27, 2012 whitlam had great intellect and presence, while hughes was a very cunning old fox. This book brings to light aspects of whitlams ambitious reform agenda that have. New revelations about the dismissal continue to emerge after.
A moment in history, was shortlisted for the age book of the year, the queensland premiers literary awards and the prime ministers awards for literature 2009, longlisted for the walkley awards nonfiction book award 2009 and a finalist in the magarey medal for biography 2010. The eleventh is an explosive thriller teasing out everything you never knew about one of the most famous chapters of australian political history the dismissal of prime minister gough whitlam. As a qualified social worker, she was particularly interested in social conditions. The young professors students at sydney included a 21yearold graduate of canberra grammar named gough whitlam. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress.
Gough whitlam became australias 21st prime minister on 5. Gough whitlam, australias twentyfirst prime minister, swept to power in december 1972, ending twentythree years of conservative rule. The dismissal of gough whitlam s government by governorgeneral sir john kerr in 1975 remains one of the most divisive events in australian politics. Gough whitlam ac qcwas born in melbourne in 1916, and educated in sydney and canberra. It was an ascendancy bitterly resented by some, never accepted by others, and end. As well as outlining whitlams significance and contribution to australia, i will also recognise how he went wrong, and what he did that got him removed from parliament. In his fathers shadow michael kirbyi was a teenage whitlamite bob carrwhitlam, the 1960s and the program frank bongiornothe art of the matter graham freudenberghearts and minds. He graduated in law from the university of sydney, and served as a navigator in the air force during the second world war. Gough whitlam, australias twentyfirst prime minister, swept to power in december 1972.
But he also revelled in the social life of the university. Jenny is the author of the acclaimed twovolume biography of gough whitlam, gough whitlam. Nov 12, 2015 the election of the whitlam government in 1972 marked a turning point in 20th century australia. She is an awardwinning biographer and author of the twovolume biography of gough whitlam, gough whitlam. Oct 21, 2014 former prime minister gough whitlam leaves a memorial service for his wife margaret whitlam at st. Their public lives continued after they left the lodge in 1975. Gough whitlam australias pms australias prime ministers. An outspoken public speaker, broadcaster and columnist, she accompanied gough whitlam on his countless overseas travels. This biographical essay, by jenny hocking and clare land, was adapted from the national archives australias prime ministers website primeministers.
Gough whitlam biography childhood, life achievements. Jul, 20 a few other gough whitlam anecdotes, from barry cohens book life with gough, regrettably out of print. Jenny hocking discusses gough whitlam, the dismissal and. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. On remembrance day, 1975, the governorgeneral of australia, sir john kerr, sacked the prime minister, gough whitlam. Mar 18, 2020 jenny is the author of the acclaimed twovolume biography of gough whitlam, gough whitlam. A sympathetic biography of gough whitlam also recognises its subjects faults, writes. Gough whitlam research guides national archives of australia. The library of congress does not own rights to material in its collections. A photograph of gough whitlam, autographed in 1997. Gough whitlam addresses a crowd outside parliament house on the day after his government was dismissed, on 12 november 1975. Gough whitlam abc news australian broadcasting corporation. Although his full name is edward gough whitlam he is always known by his second name, gough, which is pronounced goff. As leader of the opposition, with an australian population that feared china and communism, whitlam took the gamble of trying to.
Apr 01, 2012 in whitlams first book subsequent to john kerrs dismissal of the labour government in 175 titled the truth of the matter, one can note that the highly probable motive for whitlam writing the book is to validate his own actions that led to the dismissal of his government. The election of the whitlam government in 1972 marked a turning point in 20th century australia. A discussion about gough whitlams highstakes 1971 visit to china. A few other gough whitlam anecdotes, from barry cohens book life with gough, regrettably out of print. Its called gough whitlam his time and you will find that reading it is a very worthwhile use of your time because it is a balanced appraisal. Edward gough whitlam was one of the most momentous figures in australian political history.
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