1961 election

Bill Hayden - 00:02:36

Interview: 
Bill Hayden
Time: 
00:02:36
Bill Hayden discusses the impact of the 1957 split on members of the Labor Party with particular reference to Ipswich. Hayden tells of his election to federal parliament in 1961. He states that he did not expect to win so soon after the split but equates part of his success to Gough Whitlam's efforts to tap into feelings of discontent over the neglect of Queensland.

Bill Hewitt - 00:03:57

Interview: 
Bill Hewitt
Time: 
00:03:57
Bill Hewitt discusses his involvement in political campaigns. He relates how he was asked to run for the seat of Belmont in 1960.
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