The Missing Prime Minister: Harold Holt

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The Missing Prime Minister: Harold Holt

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50 minutes

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Oct 7, 2019

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Australia’s Prime Minister disappeared while swimming in the sea near Portsea, Victoria. Although a massive search operation was set up around Cheviot Beach, his body was never recovered.

Released:

Oct 7, 2019

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The Missing Prime Minister: Harold Holt

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