Historical Events tagged with "william mcmahon"
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Politics & Government
John Gorton Resigns as PM and Liberal Leader
March 10th, 1971 54 years ago
John Gorton resigned as Prime Minister of Australia and leader of the Liberal Party after facing a vote of confidence. The secret ballot resulted in William McMahon being chosen as his successor. Gorton’s leadership had faced significant challenges, and the vote indicated a lack of support from his party members, leading to a significant reshuffle in Australian politics.
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