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Whitlam Faces Ouster and Rise in Australian Politics
Edward Gough Whitlam, new Australian prime minister, rose by challenging party foes on principle. He led Labor to a sweeping victory after reform campaigns and antiwar promises, while courting reforms and a global shift away from American ties. Born 1916 in Melbourne, he studied law, served in World War II, and married Margaret Dovey before entering Darlinghurst politics.
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