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A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1975 John Norman "Jock" Nelson retired as Administrator of the Northern Territory, having served since 1973. He was succeeded in 1978 by John Armstrong England. Frank Dwyer served as Acting Administrator in part of the interim. #OTD #history #ntpol
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1975 John Norman "Jock" Nelson retired as Administrator of the Northern Territory, having served since 1973. He was succeeded in 1978 by John Armstrong England. Frank Dwyer served as Acting Administrator in part of the interim. #OTD #history #ntpol
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1969 John Grey Gorton, leader of the Liberal Party, was sworn in to a second consecutive term as the 19th Prime Minister of Australia. #OTD #history #auspol #politics
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1969 John Grey Gorton, leader of the Liberal Party, was sworn in to a second consecutive term as the 19th Prime Minister of Australia. #OTD #history #auspol #politics
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1877 Sir Harry St George Ord took office as Administrator of Western Australia, succeeding Edward Douglas Harvest and Governor Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson, the latter of whom retired the day before. #OTD #history #wapol #wapolitics #politics
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1877 Sir Harry St George Ord took office as Administrator of Western Australia, succeeding Edward Douglas Harvest and Governor Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson, the latter of whom retired the day before. #OTD #history #wapol #wapolitics #politics
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1874 George Augustus Constantine Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby retired as the 3rd Governor of Queensland, having served since 1871. He was succeeded the next year by William Wellington Cairns. Sir Maurice Charles O'Connell served as Administrator in the
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 12 November 1874 George Augustus Constantine Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby retired as the 3rd Governor of Queensland, having served since 1871. He was succeeded the next year by William Wellington Cairns. Sir Maurice Charles O'Connell served as Administrator in the
#OnThisDay 12 November 1860 Arthur Lawley, 6th Baron Wenlock was born in London, England. He served as Administrator of Matabeleland from 1896 to 1901, as Governor of Western Australia from 1901 to 1902, as Lieutenant-Governor of the Transvaal from 1902 to 1905, and as Governor of Madras from 1906
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#OnThisDay 12 November 1860 Arthur Lawley, 6th Baron Wenlock was born in London, England. He served as Administrator of Matabeleland from 1896 to 1901, as Governor of Western Australia from 1901 to 1902, as Lieutenant-Governor of the Transvaal from 1902 to 1905, and as Governor of Madras from 1906
#OnThisDay 12 November 1094 Duncan II was killed in battle at the age of about 34. He had reigned as King of Scots since May. He was succeeded by his uncle Donald III. #OTD #history #scotland #royals #royalfamily #politics #ukpol #ukpolitics
November 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#OnThisDay 12 November 1094 Duncan II was killed in battle at the age of about 34. He had reigned as King of Scots since May. He was succeeded by his uncle Donald III. #OTD #history #scotland #royals #royalfamily #politics #ukpol #ukpolitics
King, in Denmark by his son Harthacnut, and in Norway by Magnus the Good. #OTD #history #england #denmark #norway #royals #royalfamily #ukpol #ukpolitics #politics
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
King, in Denmark by his son Harthacnut, and in Norway by Magnus the Good. #OTD #history #england #denmark #norway #royals #royalfamily #ukpol #ukpolitics #politics
#OnThisDay 12 November 1035 Cnut the Great died at the age of about 45 in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. He had reigned as King of the English since 1016, as King of Denmark since 1018, and as King of Norway since 1028. He was succeeded in England by his son Harold Harefoot, first as Regent then as
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#OnThisDay 12 November 1035 Cnut the Great died at the age of about 45 in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. He had reigned as King of the English since 1016, as King of Denmark since 1018, and as King of Norway since 1028. He was succeeded in England by his son Harold Harefoot, first as Regent then as
#OnThisDay 11 November 2018 Michael Daniel Higgins, an independent, was sworn in to a second consecutive term as President of Ireland. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 2018 Michael Daniel Higgins, an independent, was sworn in to a second consecutive term as President of Ireland. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
#OnThisDay 11 November 2011 Michael Daniel Higgins, an independent, was sworn in as President of Ireland, succeeding Mary Patricia McAleese, a fellow independent who retired the day before. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 2011 Michael Daniel Higgins, an independent, was sworn in as President of Ireland, succeeding Mary Patricia McAleese, a fellow independent who retired the day before. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
#OnThisDay 11 November 2004 Mary Patricia McAleese, an independent, was sworn in to a second consecutive term as President of Ireland. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
November 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 2004 Mary Patricia McAleese, an independent, was sworn in to a second consecutive term as President of Ireland. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
#OnThisDay 11 November 1997 Mary Patricia McAleese, an independent, was sworn in as President of Ireland, succeeding Mary Therese Winifred Robinson, a fellow independent who resigned in September. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 1997 Mary Patricia McAleese, an independent, was sworn in as President of Ireland, succeeding Mary Therese Winifred Robinson, a fellow independent who resigned in September. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
#OnThisDay 11 November 1975 Edward Gough Whitlam was dismissed as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, having served since 1972 as leader of the Labor Party. He was succeeded the same day by John Malcolm Fraser of the Liberal Party. #OTD #history #auspol #politics
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 1975 Edward Gough Whitlam was dismissed as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, having served since 1972 as leader of the Labor Party. He was succeeded the same day by John Malcolm Fraser of the Liberal Party. #OTD #history #auspol #politics
#OnThisDay 11 November 1916 Victor Christian William Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was sworn in as the 11th Governor General of Canada, succeeding Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. #OTD #history #canpoli #cndpoli #politics #royals #royalfamily
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 1916 Victor Christian William Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire was sworn in as the 11th Governor General of Canada, succeeding Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. #OTD #history #canpoli #cndpoli #politics #royals #royalfamily
#OnThisDay 11 November 1877 Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson retired as the 9th Governor of Western Australia, having served since 1875. He was succeeded the next day by Sir Harry St George Ord, as Administrator then as Governor. #OTD #history #wapol #wapolitics #politics
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 1877 Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson retired as the 9th Governor of Western Australia, having served since 1875. He was succeeded the next day by Sir Harry St George Ord, as Administrator then as Governor. #OTD #history #wapol #wapolitics #politics
#OnThisDay 11 November 1874 Henry Ernest Carey was born in Tiverton, Devon, England. He served as Director of the Northern Territory from 1919 to 1921. #OTD #history #ntpol #ntpolitics #politics
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 1874 Henry Ernest Carey was born in Tiverton, Devon, England. He served as Director of the Northern Territory from 1919 to 1921. #OTD #history #ntpol #ntpolitics #politics
#OnThisDay 11 November 1756 Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle resigned as Prime Minister of Great Britain, having served since 1754 as a member of the Whigs. He was succeeded a few days later by William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, a fellow Whig. #OTD #history #ukpol #ukpolitics
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 1756 Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle resigned as Prime Minister of Great Britain, having served since 1754 as a member of the Whigs. He was succeeded a few days later by William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, a fellow Whig. #OTD #history #ukpol #ukpolitics
#OnThisDay 11 November 1216 William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke took office as Regent of England, during the minority of King Henry III. #OTD #history #england #politics #ukpol #ukpolitics
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
#OnThisDay 11 November 1216 William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke took office as Regent of England, during the minority of King Henry III. #OTD #history #england #politics #ukpol #ukpolitics
#OnThisDay 10 November 2014 John Laurence Hardy took office as Administrator of the Northern Territory, succeeding Sally Gordon Thomas. #OTD #history #ntpol #ntpolitics #politics
November 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
#OnThisDay 10 November 2014 John Laurence Hardy took office as Administrator of the Northern Territory, succeeding Sally Gordon Thomas. #OTD #history #ntpol #ntpolitics #politics
#OnThisDay 10 November 2011 Mary Patricia McAleese retired as President of Ireland, having served since 1997 as an independent. She was succeeded the next day by Michael Daniel Higgins, a fellow independent. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
#OnThisDay 10 November 2011 Mary Patricia McAleese retired as President of Ireland, having served since 1997 as an independent. She was succeeded the next day by Michael Daniel Higgins, a fellow independent. #OTD #history #ireland #politics
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 10 November 1985 Sir David Stuart Beattie retired as the 14th Governor-General of New Zealand, having served since 1980. He was succeeded later in the month by Sir Paul Alfred Reeves. Sir Ronald Keith Davison served as Administrator in the interim. #OTD #history
November 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A slightly late #OnThisDay. On 10 November 1985 Sir David Stuart Beattie retired as the 14th Governor-General of New Zealand, having served since 1980. He was succeeded later in the month by Sir Paul Alfred Reeves. Sir Ronald Keith Davison served as Administrator in the interim. #OTD #history
#OnThisDay 10 November 1982 John Charles Bannon, leader of the Labor Party, was sworn in as the 39th Premier of South Australia, succeeding David Oliver Tonkin of the Liberal Party. #OTD #history #sapol #sapolitics #saparli #politics
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#OnThisDay 10 November 1982 John Charles Bannon, leader of the Labor Party, was sworn in as the 39th Premier of South Australia, succeeding David Oliver Tonkin of the Liberal Party. #OTD #history #sapol #sapolitics #saparli #politics
#OnThisDay 10 November 1980 Sir Francis Theodore Page Burt took office as Administrator of Western Australia, succeeding Sir John Martin Lavan, who stepped down the day before. #OTD #history #wapol #wapolitics #politics
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
#OnThisDay 10 November 1980 Sir Francis Theodore Page Burt took office as Administrator of Western Australia, succeeding Sir John Martin Lavan, who stepped down the day before. #OTD #history #wapol #wapolitics #politics