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ABC Petrov Affair

SOVIET DIPLOMATS IN CANBERRA DEFECT: THE PETROV AFFAIR provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

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In April 1954 a dramatic Cold War incident involving the defection from Russia by diplomats caused a political furore now known as the Petrov Affair. Clip taken from ABC Documentary features recollections from PM at the time Robert Menzies. ABC 'Menzies: Years of Power, Years of Decision' first broadcast on 25.10.1970. Features both Robert Menzies and Allan Duncan Fraser, journalist and Labor politician.

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SOVIET DIPLOMATS IN CANBERRA DEFECT: THE PETROV AFFAIR provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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