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John Frith stands on a platform, with Menzies holding a trapeze, urging Frith to grab hold of it. Opposite, Arthur Calwell swings on another trapeze, labelled as general election.
Don’t be nervous, I’ll give you a shove when I’m good and ready!

The Herald, 14 October 1963

The press were speculating about the prospect of an early election.