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What party did Harold Holt represent?
Liberal Party of Australia
Harold Holt/Parties
Harold Edward Holt CH (5 August 1908 – 17 December 1967) was an Australian politician who served as the 17th prime minister of Australia from 1966 until his disappearance in 1967. He held office as leader of the Liberal Party.
Who was in Australian government in 1966?
The 1966 Australian federal election was held in Australia on 26 November 1966. All 124 seats in the House of Representatives were up for election. The incumbent Liberal–Country coalition government, led by Prime Minister Harold Holt, won an increased majority over the opposition Labor Party, led by Arthur Calwell.
What was Harold Holts first job?
Holt worked as a solicitor, and furthered his interest in sport, debating, acting and politics. He won a House of Representatives seat in 1935, and first became a minister at the age of 30.
Who was the only female prime minister in Australia?
On 24 June 2010, Julia Gillard became Australia’s 27th Prime Minister and the first woman to hold the office.
How many states does Australia have?
six states
Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories.
Is Harold Holt dead?
Deceased (1908–1967)
Harold Holt/Living or Deceased
Who did John Howard defeat in 1996?
Opposition, 1983–1996. Following the defeat of the Fraser government and Fraser’s subsequent resignation from parliament, Howard contested the Liberal leadership against Andrew Peacock, losing 36–20.
Did they find Harold Holt’s body?
On 17 December 1967, Harold Holt, the Prime Minister of Australia, disappeared while swimming in the sea near Portsea, Victoria. An enormous search operation was mounted in and around Cheviot Beach, but his body was never recovered.
Who was the longest serving Prime Minister in Australia?
The longest-serving prime minister was Sir Robert Menzies, who served in office twice: from 26 April 1939 to 28 August 1941, and again from 19 December 1949 to 26 January 1966. In total Robert Menzies spent 18 years, 5 months and 12 days in office.
When did Harold Holt run for federal parliament?
In 1934 Harold Holt stood against former Prime Minister James Scullin for the seat of Yarra in federal parliament, but lost. He also unsuccessfully contested an election for the Victorian parliament. Holt was elected to federal parliament in 1935 when he stood as the United Australia Party (UAP) candidate for the seat of Fawkner, Victoria.
Where did Harold Holt Live most of his life?
Holt was born in Sydney, but lived in Melbourne from a young age. He was the first prime minister born in the 20th century. He studied law at the University of Melbourne and eventually opened his own legal practice.
When did Harold Holt change his seat to Fawkner?
Holt won the next four general elections, holding Fawkner from 1937–1946. He then switched to the seat of Higgins, which he held through eight general elections – from 1949–1966. Holt served as Minister without Portfolio in 1939 and 1940, assisting the Ministers for Supply and Development, Trade and Customs, and Scientific and Industrial Research.
When did Harold Holt campaign against the Vietnam War?
As more and more people in Australia began to protest against sending Australian troops to Vietnam, Holt campaigned for a general election on 26 November 1966, with Australian involvement in the war as a major issue. I