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3 giorni fa · John Gorton, who was prime minister from 1968 to 1971, was a true believer in nuclear. His biographer Ian Hancock wrote that Gorton “visualised the generation of cheap electricity, and fuel for transport of all kinds”. Gorton declared in his policy speech for the 1969 election:
1 giorno fa · Australian artist June Mendoza painted a portrait of Prime Minister John Gorton in 1971, sparking controversy due to his casual attire. Despite initial resistance, the portrait was eventually displayed in Parliament House, becoming the only prime ministerial portrait by a woman.
5 giorni fa · While back in the country of her birth, she was officially commissioned to paint Sir John Gorton, Australia’s unconventional prime minister from 1968-71, whom she depicted informally dressed in an opennecked white shirt, red cravat and tan jacket. It remains the only official portrait of an Australian premier by a female artist.
5 giorni fa · Sir Francis Burdett presented in 1660 and 1687; but in 1686 presentation was made by Robert Phillips and John Gorton jointly, and in 1730 by Sir Robert Burdett, Sir Theodore William Inge (son of Elizabeth daughter of Robert Phillips), and John Gorton, by which three persons manorial courts were held in 1743.
20 ore fa · Co-Hosted by: Maya Lord & Holly SchultzCo-Starring: John Rust, Adrian Gorton, Lisa Girolami, Robert Waddell, Bob Shreve, Christopher Stapleton, Phil Bloom, &...
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1 giorno fa · Manchester Gorton was a constituency [n 1] represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. It was the safest Labour seat in Greater Manchester by numerical majority and one of the safest in the country. Manchester Gorton was abolished for the 2024 general election.
2 giorni fa · John Gorton: Liberal Party of Australia: For telling Speaker Jim Cope "you ought to be ashamed of yourself" for naming Peter Nixon. 5 April 1973 Jim Cope: Jim Forbes: Liberal Party of Australia: For saying "that is disgraceful" regarding the naming of John Gorton. 17 September 1974 Jim Cope: Bill Wentworth: Liberal Party of Australia
