Now or Never, Horacek Press
Now or Never, the book formerly known as Judy Horacek's Last Cartoon Collection. Her tenth cartoon collection – a feat not many cartoonists can lay claim to.
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Now or Never, the book formerly known as Judy Horacek's Last Cartoon Collection. Her tenth cartoon collection – a feat not many cartoonists can lay claim to.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
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