P. M. No. 22/ 1960
BENDIGO BY-ELECTION
Statement by the Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. R. G. Menzies
Once more Mr. Calwell's prophecies have been
falsified. The result in Bendigo is, I think, quite remarkable.
Sixty-eight votes changed would have led to a Labour defeat.
, hen one considers that in the middle year of a Parliament the
stocks of the Government arc never at their highest because
inevitably many criticisms " ariso, it is, I think, very
encouraging to find that in a seat like Bendigo, with now a
considerable Labour tradition, the Government has actually
improved its position since the last general election.
I recognise that this is in no srall measure
attributable to the high quality of the Liberal candidate and
the vigorous work that was put into the campaign. I hope and
believe that Mr. Snell, so far from being discouraged, though
on such a close finish . he will undoubtedly be disappointed,
will determine to continue his political activities which should
undoubtedly bring him victory when a Goneral Election comes
around. CANBERRA, 22nd July, 1960.
Menzies, Robert
Period of Service: 19/12/1949 - 26/01/1966
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22/07/1960
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