John Gorton : he did it his way / Ian Hancock.

Sydney : Hodder Headline, 2002.

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Gorton, John Grey -- Sir, -- 1911-.

Politicians -- Australia -- Biography.

Prime ministers -- Australia -- Biography.

Australia -- Politics and government -- History.

1. He had a ton of guts and I think that will help him

2. woe betide any who were in his way

3. do not fail them

4. we must not make that mistake again

5. coat off, tie loosened, sometimes his braces hanging down

6. A magnificent minister

7. A little overwhelming

8. John the Bold or Gorton the Unready?

9. Gorton is a very different fellow from Harold Holt

10. Then, sir, we will go Waltzing Matilda with you

11. AMONGST THE PEOPLE

12. Not much to choose between Gorton and Whitlam

13. A vastly improved performance

14. I must be the first Prime Minister who has voted himself out of office

15. I did it my way

16. I am retired

17. I went for it, and I'm very happy

Appendix

Endnotes.

Includes bibliography and index.

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