12 November 1965: The Tories will not lend their support to the imposition of tough economic sanctions on Rhodesia by the Labour governmentSalisbury,November 11
With dramatic suddenness after Mr Smith’s proclamation declaring independence unilaterally nowadays, the Rhodesian Governor, or Sir Humphrey Gibbs,summarily dismissed the Government from office.“I own informed Mr Smith and his colleagues that they no longer hold office,” the Governor said in a statement. But the Government stayed in office, and holding another Cabinet meeting. No official statement has been issued,but it is understood that Mr Smith has abolished the post of Governor.
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