[Editor: This article, critical of government funding for white settlement in the Northern Territory, was published in Building and Real Estate (Sydney, NSW), 12 March 1915.] “White Australia” and the War. How long can we hold the Northern Territory under present … [Read more...] about “White Australia” and the War [12 March 1915]
White Australia Policy
Keep off the grass [11 October 1901]
[Editor: An editorial critical of the Barton government’s acceptance of the British government’s directive to not create an explicitly racial immigration law. Published in The Independent (Deniliquin, NSW), 11 October 1901.] Keep off the grass. “When in doubt, play … [Read more...] about Keep off the grass [11 October 1901]
Towards Industrial Democracy: The White Australia Policy [by Vance Palmer, 16 August 1917]
[Editor: In this article, Vance Palmer argues that Australia must develop more “original literary, artistic, scientific, or social achievement”, so as to establish itself as a country with a significant contribution to make to civilisation, and thus provide a justification for … [Read more...] about Towards Industrial Democracy: The White Australia Policy [by Vance Palmer, 16 August 1917]
Can be no half-measures about White Australia [24 October 1949]
[Editor: An article written by Arthur Calwell, Minister for Immigration, defending the Australian government’s immigration policy. Published in The Argus (Melbourne), 24 October 1949.] Can be no half-measures about White Australia By the Hon. Arthur A. Calwell, Minister … [Read more...] about Can be no half-measures about White Australia [24 October 1949]
“White Australia” Policy: Mayor advocates abolition [17 March 1932]
“White Australia” Policy. Mayor advocates abolition. Consternation was caused among councillors at a meeting of the Fitzroy Council last night when the mayor (Councillor E.T. Apps) declared that in order to solve the problem of unemployment the policy of “White Australia” … [Read more...] about “White Australia” Policy: Mayor advocates abolition [17 March 1932]
Australian consciousness [26 August 1908]
[Editor: This article contends that the Australian consciousness was increased with the visit of the American fleet to Australian shores (a naval visit that was a mammoth task in those days) and that Australia needed to join in common interest with the USA to prevent “the … [Read more...] about Australian consciousness [26 August 1908]
[The problem of immigration and White Australia], by Sir John Foster Fraser [1912]
[Editor: The British travel writer Sir John Foster Fraser (1868-1936), in Australia: The Making of a Nation, gives his ideas on the future of Australia. Whilst he writes of his support for the White Australia Policy, he also puts forward his idea to populate the top half of … [Read more...] about [The problem of immigration and White Australia], by Sir John Foster Fraser [1912]
End of Australia: A London paper’s view: Triumph of the yellow races [24 October 1910]
[Editor: An article published in The Barrier Miner, 24 October 1910.] End of Australia. A London paper’s view. Triumph of the yellow races. An article in the “Referee” (London) of August 28, tells us definitely what is the destiny of this continent. It can be … [Read more...] about End of Australia: A London paper’s view: Triumph of the yellow races [24 October 1910]
End of Australia: A London paper’s view: Triumph of the yellow races [7 October 1910]
[Editor: An article published in The Advertiser (Adelaide), 7 October 1910.] End of Australia. A London paper’s view. Triumph of the yellow races. An article in the “Referee” (London) of August 28 tells us definitely what is the destiny of this continent. It can be … [Read more...] about End of Australia: A London paper’s view: Triumph of the yellow races [7 October 1910]
The fruit trade and “White Australia.” [13 May 1903]
[Editor: This article is a section from the “Victorian rural notes” column by W. G. M’Kinney. Published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 13 May 1903.] The fruit trade and “White Australia.” A Tasmanian visitor to Melbourne during the present week, who is … [Read more...] about The fruit trade and “White Australia.” [13 May 1903]
The Immigration Restriction Bill [3 September 1901]
[Editor: This article from the The Sydney Morning Herald reiterates the concerns of its correspondent, Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson, on the immigration of Asians into Australia. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 September 1901.] The Immigration Restriction … [Read more...] about The Immigration Restriction Bill [3 September 1901]
The colour question [15 June 1901]
[Editor: An article regarding problems with getting aspects of the White Australia Policy past the approval process of the British Colonial Office, which at that time still had the power to disallow Australian legislation. Published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton), 15 June … [Read more...] about The colour question [15 June 1901]