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1967, May 27
 
By a record 91 percent, a referendum voted to give Aborigines the rights of citizens.  1
 
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Prime Minister Harold Holt was accidentally drowned. John. G. Gorton (Liberal Party leader) was appointed to succeed him on Jan. 10, 1968.  2
 
 
 
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