Australian Governor-General Resigns

World | May 25, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Australian Governor-General Peter Hollingworth has offered to resign from his post as the country's nominal head of state. Hollingworth, 68, the Queen's representative in the country, has been under intense pressure over recent weeks following allegations he raped a woman 40 years ago. A claim he has always denied. The case was dismissed on Friday after the family of the woman - who died recently - withdrew their application to take civil action against Mr Hollingworth.
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