Brisbane Times
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·7 hours ago
Joh Bjelke-Petersen's Prime Ministerial bid falters amid unexpected election call
Joh Bjelke-Petersen's bid for Australian Prime Minister ended in May 1987 as Bob Hawke called an unexpected double-dissolution election. Despite garnering support from up to 25 percent of voters, Bjelke-Petersen had not nominated for a federal seat in time. His campaign, marked by bold promises, is now viewed as one of the silliest in the nation's history.
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