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Australian Prime Minister 1966 - 67 |
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What Happened to Prime Minister Harold Holt?
Harold Holt disappeared in 1967 whilst swimming at
Portsea Beach in Victoria.
Over the years there have been many rumours and speculations as to
what exactly happened to Prime Minister Holt.
The followings things have been linked to his
disappearance.

Submarine

Shark

Surf

Friends

Diving Deep

Kelp
Everything you read on the
Internet is not necessarily factual.
How do you know what to believe? Discuss this with your classmates and your teacher.
Step One: Read some theories on Prime Minister Holt's disappearance by clicking on the links below and decide what you think is the most likely cause of his disappearance.
Step
Two: Print out and use this
Research
Sheet (Word.doc) or download the web
version Research
Sheet to record your finding of the
possible causes of Harold Holt's disappearance.
Decide
which ones are more likely than the others and rate them accordingly.
Step Three: Create a slide show in Powerpoint or KidPix entitled:
"How Harold Holt Disappeared"
that illustrates the theory you find most likely with your reasons for this choice. Your presentation must also include two theories you find unlikely and give your reasons.
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