[Editor: This article, regarding opposition to the racial clause of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901 (using extracts from the Standard and the Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury), was published in The Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Vic.), 25 July 1903. The Post and Telegraph Act played a … [Read more...] about White labor and the mail contracts [25 July 1903]
White Australia Policy
English mail contracts: The white labour question: Condemned by the commercial parliament [19 June 1903]
[Editor: This article, regarding opposition to the racial clause of the Post and Telegraph Act 1901, was published in The Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA), 19 June 1903. The Post and Telegraph Act played a minor role in the White Australia Policy.] English mail … [Read more...] about English mail contracts: The white labour question: Condemned by the commercial parliament [19 June 1903]
The Jap. on the horizon [The Bulletin, 22 June 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding White Australia, Joseph Chamberlain (the UK’s Secretary of State for the Colonies), and the British government’s rejection of the Sugar Works Guarantee Act Amendment Bill 1901 (Qld.), was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 22 June … [Read more...] about The Jap. on the horizon [The Bulletin, 22 June 1901]
Australian immigration policy: This speech was cheered by ANA Conference [speech by Arthur Calwell, 8 April 1949]
[Editor: This article, which reproduces a speech by Arthur Calwell (leader of the Australian Labor Party) regarding the O’Keefe case and the White Australia Policy, was published in Labor Call (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 April 1949.] Australian immigration policy This speech … [Read more...] about Australian immigration policy: This speech was cheered by ANA Conference [speech by Arthur Calwell, 8 April 1949]
‘White Australia’ policy must go [25 March 1949]
[Editor: This article, attacking the White Australia Policy, was published in the Workers Star (Perth, WA), 25 March 1949.] ‘White Australia’ policy must go The High Court decision that Immigration Minister Calwell cannot deport Mrs. O’Keefe and her children back to … [Read more...] about ‘White Australia’ policy must go [25 March 1949]
Press, clergy protest “White Australia” Policy [1 February 1949]
[Editor: This article, regarding Arthur Calwell, the O’Keefe case, and the White Australia Policy, was published in the China Mail (Hong Kong), 1 February 1949.] Press, clergy protest “White Australia” Policy Melbourne, January 30. Press and clergy today joined in … [Read more...] about Press, clergy protest “White Australia” Policy [1 February 1949]
We won’t fool Asia [31 January 1949]
[Editor: This article, regarding Arthur Calwell, the O’Keefe case, and the White Australia Policy, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 31 January 1949.] We won’t fool Asia Mr. Calwell is going to deport an Indonesian woman, married to an Australian, and … [Read more...] about We won’t fool Asia [31 January 1949]
Indonesian woman and 8 children must go, says Mr Calwell [29 January 1949]
[Editor: This article, regarding Arthur Calwell, the O’Keefe case, and the White Australia Policy, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 January 1949.] Indonesian woman and 8 children must go, says Mr Calwell Canberra, Fri: Mrs Annie O’Keefe, of Stenfield ave … [Read more...] about Indonesian woman and 8 children must go, says Mr Calwell [29 January 1949]
Quota system for immigrants [Workers Star, 29 June 1945]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Communist Party’s viewpoint on the White Australia Policy, was published in the Workers Star (Perth, WA), 29 June 1945.] Quota system for immigrants “What is needed is not a White Australia policy but a sound immigration policy with a … [Read more...] about Quota system for immigrants [Workers Star, 29 June 1945]
Prime Ministers in London: Allied plans for post-war settlement discussed: Empire Secretariat: Mr. Curtin faces barrage of questions [6 May 1944]
[Editor: This article, regarding John Curtin at a press conference in London (including his comments on the White Australia Policy), was published in The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 6 May 1944.] Prime Ministers in London Allied plans for post-war settlement … [Read more...] about Prime Ministers in London: Allied plans for post-war settlement discussed: Empire Secretariat: Mr. Curtin faces barrage of questions [6 May 1944]
Editorial: Another aspect of control [15 March 1944]
[Editor: This editorial, regarding 1) the proposed extension of wartime regulations, and 2) the White Australia Policy, was published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 15 March 1944.] Editorial. Another aspect of control It must have come as a veritable kick in … [Read more...] about Editorial: Another aspect of control [15 March 1944]
A vigorous pen [book review, 26 February 1944]
[Editor: This book review, of Advance Australia — Where? (by Brian Penton, 1943), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 26 February 1944. The book advocated that Australia engage more fully with Asia, and called for an end to the White Australia … [Read more...] about A vigorous pen [book review, 26 February 1944]
Political roundabout [5 December 1943]
[Editor: These items, regarding John Curtin and the White Australia Policy, are extracts from the “Political roundabout” section (by Edgar Holt), published in Sunday Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 5 December 1943.] Political roundabout Bricks White Australia ¶ John … [Read more...] about Political roundabout [5 December 1943]
Editorial: Not for the Melting Pot [1 December 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding the White Australia Policy, was published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 1 December 1943.] Editorial. Not for the Melting Pot No principle of the Australian Labor Movement since it was first inscribed on the Labor Party’s … [Read more...] about Editorial: Not for the Melting Pot [1 December 1943]
White Australia policy: Influence in our history [3 September 1940]
[Editor: This article, reporting on a lecture about the White Australia Policy, was published in the Goulburn Evening Post (Goulburn, NSW), 3 September 1940.] White Australia policy Influence in our history It was in 1892 that E. G. Wakefield proposed the indenture of … [Read more...] about White Australia policy: Influence in our history [3 September 1940]
Australia’s chance: Trade with the East [24 June 1932]
[Editor: This article refers to Australia’s relationship with China regarding trade and education, and calls for changes in the areas of customs and immigration (the latter likely being a reference to the White Australia Policy). Published in The Canberra Times (Ainslie, … [Read more...] about Australia’s chance: Trade with the East [24 June 1932]
White Australia: The Christian aspect [20 September 1924]
[Editor: This article, regarding a speech made by Donald Baker (Bishop of Bendigo), with commentary pertaining to the White Australia Policy, was published in The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 20 September 1924.] White Australia The Christian aspect The Right Rev. … [Read more...] about White Australia: The Christian aspect [20 September 1924]
White Australia: Anglo-Saxon Migration [23 June 1924]
[Editor: This article, regarding the White Australia Policy, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 23 June 1924.] White Australia. Anglo-Saxon Migration. During the course of an address at the Lyceum Theatre, yesterday afternoon, on the White … [Read more...] about White Australia: Anglo-Saxon Migration [23 June 1924]
White Australia [re conscription, 29 November 1917]
[Editor: This article, regarding the issue of conscription during the First World War (1914-1918) and its connection to the White Australia Policy, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 29 November 1917.] White Australia. Mr. F. E. McLean, speaking at … [Read more...] about White Australia [re conscription, 29 November 1917]
White Australia: Exit with conscription [20 November 1917]
[Editor: This article, regarding the issue of conscription during the First World War (1914-1918) and its possible impact on White Australia, was published in The Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld.), 20 November 1917.] White Australia. Exit with conscription. The following … [Read more...] about White Australia: Exit with conscription [20 November 1917]
Is White Australia worth doing anything for except talk? [The Bulletin, 2 November 1916]
[Editor: This article, regarding the White Australia Policy, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 2 November 1916.] Is White Australia worth doing anything for except talk? One of the yells raised by the opponents of reinforcing the army was this:— Are you … [Read more...] about Is White Australia worth doing anything for except talk? [The Bulletin, 2 November 1916]
A White Australia: The policy defended: And luminously explained [by T. A. Coghlan, 28 March 1908]
[Editor: This article, regarding the White Australia Policy, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.), 28 March 1908.] A White Australia The policy defended. And luminously explained. The Agent-General for New South Wales (Mr T. A. Coghlan) wrote … [Read more...] about A White Australia: The policy defended: And luminously explained [by T. A. Coghlan, 28 March 1908]
White or Brown [poem, 2 September 1905]
[Editor: This poem, which is critical of Asian immigration (and implicitly supportive of the White Australia Policy), was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 September 1905.] White or Brown. [For The Worker.] Listen, ye men whose skins are white, in a country … [Read more...] about White or Brown [poem, 2 September 1905]
A French justification of the Chinese boycott [26 August 1905]
[Editor: This article, regarding a Chinese boycott of American products, with a minor mention of Australia regarding cheap Chinese labour, was published in The Literary Digest (New York, USA), 26 August 1905.] A French justification of the Chinese boycott. The Chinese … [Read more...] about A French justification of the Chinese boycott [26 August 1905]
Shipping items [19 December 1902]
[Editor: These four extracts, including items regarding the Post and Telegraph Act of 1901 and the hiring of Lascars on ships, were published in the “Shipping items” section of the Daily Commercial News and Shipping List (Sydney, NSW), 19 December 1902. The Post and Telegraph Act … [Read more...] about Shipping items [19 December 1902]