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Born February 23, 1908 • Sydney • Australia
Died March 31, 1988 (aged 80) • Sydney • Australia
Title / Office prime minister (1971-1972), Australia • foreign minister (1969-1971), Australia
Political Affiliation Liberal Party of Australia

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