11November 1975, Parliament House, Canberra, Australia. Gough Whitlam was the 21st Prime Minister of Asutralia. He was dismissed by the Governor General, an unelected vice regal, after a crisis of supply. This was his impromptu speech. Ladies and gentleman (applause and cheering), well may we say God Save the Queen (pause)
Helooked down, hands wringing at the fabric of his course shirt for a second, before laying them flat. "I think I can," he said. "I've beaten his times on the same course before," he glanced away, "not that anyone will admit it." "Maybe you'll get your chance," I murmured. Anakin looked up sharply. I nodded at him.
Godsave the Queen! O'er her thine arm extend, For Britain's sake defend, Our mother, prince, and friend, God save the Queen! The British tune has been used in other countries. European visitors to Britain in the eighteenth century noticed the advantage of a country possessing such a recognised musical symbol.
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