Gold Coast Bulletin | Flashback: Sir Joh's threat to colleagues as his final downfall began in October 1987 Gold Coast Bulletin THE FINAL downfall of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen was a long time coming and began 30 years ago this week. The long-reigning premier had held the reins in Queensland for nearly 20 years but by October 1987, things were not going well. Despite winning yet ... 34-year-old Queensland cabinet document shows Liberals snubbing Bjelke-Petersen |