The Liberal Party of Australia held a leadership ballot on 20 January 1966, following the resignation of Robert Menzies. Incumbent deputy leader Harold Holt was elected unopposed as his successor, and
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Harold Holt moments after being sworn in as Prime Minister on 26 January 1966.
First Holt ministry
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The First Holt Ministry was the 41st ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 17th Prime Minister, Harold Holt. The First Holt ministry succeeded the Tenth Menzies ministry
1966 Liberal Party of Australia leadership election
…the Minister for External Affairs. There were apparently multiple ballots, as voting took 40 minutes to complete, but the end tallies were kept secret. Holt and his new ministry were not sworn in until 26 January, with the delay partially due to the death and funeral of Shane Paltridge, the Minister for Defence…
The First Holt ministry at their swearing-in
Sir John Mc Ewen