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Sonia Rachel McMahon, Lady McMahon (née Hopkins; 1 August 1932 – 2 April 2010), was an Australian socialite and philanthropist. She was the wife of Sir Billy McMahon, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972, and the mother of actor Julian McMahon.
3 de abr. de 2010 · April 3, 2010 — 12.02pm. Normal text size. Larger text size. Very large text size. Sonia McMahon, loyal wife of one of Australia's least-admired prime ministers, will always be remembered for that dress which wowed and scandalised the White House in 1971.
3 de abr. de 2010 · Sonia McMahon remembered for her elegance, loyalty and that dress | The Courier Mail. News. Sonia McMahon remembered for her elegance, loyalty and that dress. SONIA McMahon, loyal wife of one of Australia's least-admired prime ministers, will be remembered for that dress which scandalised the White House. Don Woolford. 5 min read.
Fifty years ago, Sonia McMahon’s daring full-length dress caused a sensation when she and her husband, Prime Minister Billy McMahon, dined with US President Richard Nixon. By Roy Macartney and AAP
William McMahon was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. Sonia McMahon was prime ministerial spouse for less than 2 years, in 1971–72. She was, however, a ‘political wife’ for 17 years – from her marriage to William McMahon in 1965, until his retirement from politics in 1982.
3 de abr. de 2010 · 12 / 26. Sir William McMahon, daughters Melinda and Deborah, son Julian, and wife Lady Sonia McMahon arrive at Sydney Airport on August 4, 1977, following the family's world tour.
3 de abr. de 2010 · AAP. 4:14PM April 3, 2010. AFTER a public life marked by glamour and generosity, Lady Sonia McMahon has died in a Sydney hospital, aged 77. A statement from Sydney's St Vincent's Private Hospital said Lady Sonia, the widow of former prime minister Sir William McMahon, died peacefully late last night, surrounded by her family.
