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1975 Sounds
- Whitlam's speech on the Loans Affair - 9 July 1975 - Whitlam recalled the House of Representatives for a one-day sitting to discuss the overseas loans affair.
- Malcolm Fraser announces the coalition will block Supply - October 15, 1975 - This was the beginning of the constitutional crisis. Fraser's announcement came on the day that nearly all of the nation's newspapers called on the government to resign.
- Whitlam Stands Firm - October 15, 1975 - Whitlam made a nationally televised address to the nation, condemning the Opposition's stand and describing the Senate as "tainted".
- 'AM' - October 16, 1975 - The reaction to the planned blocking of Supply and predictions about the outcome of the looming crisis.
- Malcolm Fraser offers a compromise - 3 November 1975 - Nearly three weeks into the 1975 constitutional crisis, the pressure was building on the Opposition to pass the budget bills. In this announcement, Fraser offers to pass the bills provided an election is called by May 1976.
- Whitlam moves no-confidence in Fraser - 3pm, 11 November 1975 - Following his dismissal by the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, at around 1.00pm on Tuesday 11 November, Whitlam returned to the House of Representatives and listened as Fraser announced that he was now Prime Minister. This no-confidence motion against Fraser was carried by the House.
- Radio Coverage 3-4pm, 11 Nov 1975 - It was unusual in 1975 for live broadcasts to take place. This recording of the ABC's radio coverage represents an unique moment in broadcasting history as regular programming was pushed aside in favour of coverage of the dismissal.
- Radio Coverage 4-5pm, 11 Nov 1975 - As the crisis unfolded, it is interesting to hear the reactions from political figures of the time, including the President of the ACTU, Bob Hawke, and the Federal Treasurer, Bill Hayden. Both men went on to lead the Labor Party. Hayden became Governor-General in 1989.
- 3DB Radio News - 5pm, 11 November 1975 - Commercial radio also reported the Dismissal without any of the quality of the ABC's broadcasts. 3DB operated in Melbourne on the 1026 frequency, now used by the ABC's Parliamentary News Network.
- Well May We Say God Save The Queen - "...because nothing will save the Governor-General." This is a video clip of Whitlam's famous words, during the speech where he also described Fraser as "Kerr's Cur" and urged his supporters to "maintain the rage and enthusiasm".
- Whitlam's "Kerr's Cur" Speech - 11 November 1975 - This radio clip is the first-ever broadcast of Whitlam's famous speech condemning the Governor-General.
- ABC Radio "AM" - 12 November 1975 - "AM" is now in its fifth decade on air. It's coverage the morning after the Dismissal is a radio classic.
Election Campaign
- Whitlam's Policy Speech - November 24, 1975 - This speech was delivered at Melbourne's Festival Hall and televised nationally.
- Fraser's Policy Speech - November 26, 1975 - The caretaker Prime Minister's speech complete with interjectors.
- Anthony's Policy Speech - The National Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister.
- Turn On The Lights: The Liberal Party's campaign song, performed by Renee Geyer. This song accompanied a television commercial which showed a montage of the Whitlam Government's "three dark years" in office: Lionel Murphy's ASIO raid, the Gair affair, unemployment, inflation, the loans affair, the sacking of Dr. Jim Cairns, industrial unrest, etc.
- Whitlam comments on policies [Nov 27].
- Whitlam says it's the first time the burglar has been made caretaker.
- David Combe, ALP National Secretary, discusses the ALP's mood.
- David Combe discusses the Opinion Polls.
- Whitlam talks about the coup.
- Whitlam on education spending.
- Whitlam on Fraser's conduct.
- Whitlam on 3-year terms.
- Whitlam talks about the crowds attending election meetings.
- Whitlam speaks at Norwood High School in Melbourne.
- Shirley Jacobs sings The Labor Way.
- An election crowd chants We Want Gough.
- Il Dismissale - Max Gillies' immortal 1983 satire on the Dismissal.
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