P. M. No. 41/ 196o
HIGINBOTHAM LY-ELECTION
Statement bythe Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. R. G. Menzies
The vote is naturally disappointing, but I cannot
say it is entirely unexpected. ' i. e knelt quite well that, in
thie short run at least, our recently announced policies -ould
be unpopular. That fact alone, added to the high personal
popularity of the late Mr. Timson, made it practically
certain that there would be a substantial reduction in the
Liberal majority. In the last week of the campaign, the
events in the Senate undoubtedly contributed to a further
reduction. The whole matter is reminiscent of the Flinders
by-election of 1952.
Mr. Calwell's statement about the convening of the
meeting of the Liberal and Country Party members for February
7, is rather curious. The obvious fact is that at the
beginning of an election year it is most desirable for the
Leader of the Government to have a substantial mecting , with
Government members. As I have to be in London for the Prime
Ministers' Conference the day before the Australian Parliament
meets, an earlier date for a party meJting became inevitable.
12th December, 1960.
Menzies, Robert
Period of Service: 19/12/1949 - 26/01/1966
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12/12/1960
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HIGINBOTHAM EY - ELECTION STATMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER , THE RT. HON. R.G MENZIES
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