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Nationalism grows in Australia as Whitlam leads shift
Nationalistic fervor spreads in Australia with calls to replace God Save the Queen as the national anthem. Prime Minister Whitlam pushes toward independence, recognizing China and East Germany, limiting foreign ownership, and promoting an Australian identity as royal ties fade. Tennis stars return to play for the flag while mining and auto industries face tighter control.
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Ken Rosewall
Rod Laver
John Newcombe
U.S. Information Service
Australia
Gough Whitlam
Whitlam
Labor Party
John Gorton
Moorabbin
Victoria
United States
Britain
Gorton
William McMahon
China
East Germany
Black Africa
South Africa
America
Manning Clark
Australian National University
Canberra
al Grassby