[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025). See also “Australian leaders and representatives supporting the White Australia Policy (1909-1949)”.] Australian leaders and representatives supporting the … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Australian leaders and representatives supporting the White Australia Policy (1901-1908)
Alfred Deakin (1856-1919) (subject)
The White Australia Policy: Appeasing the demands of the British Empire
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Appeasing the demands of the British Empire Even though the aim of the White Australia Policy was to keep Australia racially white (that is, to have a … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Appeasing the demands of the British Empire
Excitement and enthusiasm in Sydney [20 August 1908]
[Editor: This article, about the visit of the Great White Fleet (US Navy) to Australia in 1908, was published in The Townsville Daily Bulletin (Townsville, Qld.), 20 August 1908.] Excitement and enthusiasm in Sydney. Sydney, August 19. Sydney is astir to-night, and the … [Read more...] about Excitement and enthusiasm in Sydney [20 August 1908]
Alfred Deakin [obituary by J. J. Simons, 10 October 1919]
[Editor: This obituary of Alfred Deakin, written by John Joseph Simons (1882-1948), was published in The Call & WA Sportsman (Perth, WA), 10 October 1919.] Alfred Deakin. Yesterday the body of Alfred Deakin was given back to earth — the earth of the land to which his … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [obituary by J. J. Simons, 10 October 1919]
Alfred Deakin [obituary, 8 October 1919]
[Editor: This obituary of Alfred Deakin was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 8 October 1919.] Alfred Deakin. A bright star has disappeared from the intellectual firmament of the Commonwealth through the death of the Hon. Alfred Deakin, one of the most admired and … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [obituary, 8 October 1919]
Alfred Deakin [review, 10 December 1927]
[Editor: This review of Alfred Deakin, by Walter Murdoch, was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 December 1927.] Alfred Deakin “Alfred Deakin,” by Walter Murdoch. Published by Constable and Company, London and Sydney. Australians who love their country and … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [review, 10 December 1927]
Mr. Deakin in Sydney [24 May 1906]
[Editor: An article about Prime Minister Alfred Deakin and federal politics. Published in the Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW), 24 May 1906.] Mr. Deakin in Sydney. The warm welcome which Mr. Deakin received in Sydney on Friday proves that our people are weary of all the … [Read more...] about Mr. Deakin in Sydney [24 May 1906]
Australia [Australia Day celebration, 2 February 1903]
[Editor: An article about an Anniversary Day (Australia Day) celebration on 26 January 1903. Published in The Daily Telegraph, 2 February 1903.] Australia. At the A.N.A. dinner in Melbourne on Anniversary Day Mr Deakin, on behalf of the Commonwealth, responded to the … [Read more...] about Australia [Australia Day celebration, 2 February 1903]
Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer [by Professor Ernest Scott, 29 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part eleven of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 11 Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer The name Deakin has long been synonymous with eloquence. The silver-tongued orator lives … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer [by Professor Ernest Scott, 29 July 1939]