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Whitlam

British  
/ ˈwɪtləm /

noun

  1. ( Edward ) Gough (ɡɒf). born 1916, Australian Labor statesman: prime minister (1972–75)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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China has lauded the visit's timing, on the 50th anniversary of the first to China by an Australian leader, then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2023

Albanese’s visit will come near the 50th anniversary of Labor Party leader Gough Whitlam becoming the first Australian prime minister to visit the People’s Republic of China in 1973.

From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2023

“Insurance markets are now scrambling around trying to understand what exposure they have,” Mr. Whitlam said.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2023

In the 1974 sequel, “Barry McKenzie Holds His Own,” the Australian prime minister, Gough Whitlam, makes a cameo to confer the title of dame on Edna.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2023

On the other hand, Mr Whitlam had long advocated for Australia to take up relations with China.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022

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