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Sydney Morning Herald on 2021-01-18 14:00

From the Archives, 1966: Too many exits for PM in his last five-act drama

Fifty-five years ago, a weary Sir Robert Menzies told cabinet he would resign after 16 years as Prime Minister. "In short, I am tired," he said.

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