Gordon Scholes
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Gordon Scholes was an Australian politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives during the Whitlam government. He was part of the inner circle during the tumultuous events surrounding the dismissal and played a role in the government’s response to the crisis.
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Speaker Gordon Scholes called Gough Whitlam during the parliamentary broadcast.
Good time for PM to take a page from Whitlam’s bookThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-11-10
Australia· 2025-11-10
Gordon Scholes was the House speaker during the Dismissal.
Former senator reflects on Kerr's 'treachery' and Labor's missed opportunityThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-11-10
Australia· 2025-11-10
