Menzies calls a double-dissolution over his Communist Party prohibition bill in April 1951, which he wins, but loses five seats. On 13 June 1951, Chifley dies following a heart attack in his Canberra hotel room.
Aired: Jun 28, 1988Just before the end of WWII, John Curtin lays on his deathbed. Who will fill ...
Aired: Jul 5, 1988With a supposed Communist uprising in the coal industry moves are afoot to ab...
Aired: Jul 12, 1988After Chifley wins the election, Evatt spends much time overseas and is elect...
Aired: Jul 19, 1988Communist demands become so great even the ALP feels the need to oppose them ...
Aired: Jul 26, 1988Menzies is now Prime Minister and starts naming alleged Communists in parliam...
Aired: Aug 2, 1988Menzies calls a double-dissolution over his Communist Party prohibition bill ...
Aired: Aug 9, 1988Doc Evatt is elected Opposition Leader after Chifley's tragic death, but the ...
Aired: Aug 16, 1988Following the Petov Affair, Evatt promises pension rises, the abolition of me...
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