[Editor: This illustration, drawn by Ambrose Dyson, regarding the British-Japanese alliance and White Australia, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 1 March 1902.] The Motherland’s Misalliance. “London, 12th February. — The Foreign Office announced the … [Read more...] about The Motherland’s Misalliance [illustration by Ambrose Dyson, 1 March 1902]
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Going North: About the East: Some reflections: The coloured invasion of Australia: The battle of Thursday Island [by “Banjo” Paterson, 31 August 1901]
[Editor: This article, by “Banjo” Paterson, regarding his travels in northern Queensland (including some commentary on non-Europeans), as well as an eyewitness account of a race riot on Thursday Island, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 31 August 1901. A … [Read more...] about Going North: About the East: Some reflections: The coloured invasion of Australia: The battle of Thursday Island [by “Banjo” Paterson, 31 August 1901]
An anti-Japanese novel [book review, 30 November 1921]
[Editor: This book review, regarding The Pride of Palomar by Peter B. Kyne (an American novelist), was published in the “Some new novels” section of The Bookfellow (Sydney, NSW), 30 November 1921. The review includes some commentary on the White Australia Policy.] An … [Read more...] about An anti-Japanese novel [book review, 30 November 1921]
White Australia: Vote “Yes”: Australia’s stake in the war [17 December 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), 17 December 1917.] White Australia Vote “Yes” Australia’s stake … [Read more...] about White Australia: Vote “Yes”: Australia’s stake in the war [17 December 1917]
White Australia policy: Menaced by conscription [12 December 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 Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld.), 12 December 1917.] White Australia policy. Menaced by … [Read more...] about White Australia policy: Menaced by conscription [12 December 1917]
Asiatic Labour [Australian Natives’ Association, 15 February 1910]
[Editor: This is an extract from the Australian Natives’ Association’s 1910 “Official Report of the Proceedings of the Interstate Conference”, published in The Advance Australia (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 February 1910. The ANA’s decision to support the exclusion of Asian migrant … [Read more...] about Asiatic Labour [Australian Natives’ Association, 15 February 1910]
A message from Ma [illustration by Claude Marquet, 9 January 1908]
[Editor: This illustration, drawn by Claude Marquet, regarding the British-Japanese alliance and White Australia, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 9 January 1908.] A message from Ma. (In an article on the Asiatic Problem the “Times” warns the colonies who … [Read more...] about A message from Ma [illustration by Claude Marquet, 9 January 1908]
White Australia [poem by John Shaw Neilson, 1906]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was written in 1906.] White Australia Child of the white man — welcome to thy place; Great are thy needs and piteous is thy cry. If thou art scorned — alas, the race is lost; Thy mother’s love is in her watchful eye. For very … [Read more...] about White Australia [poem by John Shaw Neilson, 1906]
The White Australia Policy: The end of the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] The end of the White Australia Policy In 1958, Alick Downer (the Liberal Party’s Minister for Immigration, 1958-1963) introduced into the Australian … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: The end of the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Changes in the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Changes in the White Australia Policy The White Australia Policy in its early days was not an all-encompassing draconian arrangement, as some might believe … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Changes in the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Erosion of the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Erosion of the White Australia Policy With a changing of attitudes occurring in the 1950s and 1960s regarding the White Australia Policy (a change … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Erosion of the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Opponents of the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Opponents of the White Australia Policy Although low in numbers in the early days of Australia, there were various people who were opposed to the White … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Opponents of the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Conscription and the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Conscription and the White Australia Policy The White Australia Policy was tied to various other issues, such as economics, defence, imperial federation, … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Conscription and the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Newspapers supporting the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Newspapers supporting the White Australia Policy The majority of newspapers published in Australia in the nation’s early years supported the White … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Newspapers supporting the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Religious figures supporting the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Religious figures supporting the White Australia Policy There were many Christian religious leaders who were opposed to the White Australia Policy, as can … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Religious figures supporting the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Authors and cultural figures supporting the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Authors and cultural figures supporting the White Australia Policy The concept of a White Australia was supported by a wide variety of authors, poets, and … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Authors and cultural figures supporting the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: Australian leaders and representatives supporting the White Australia Policy (1909-1949)
[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 (1901-1908)”.] Australian leaders and representatives supporting the … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Australian leaders and representatives supporting the White Australia Policy (1909-1949)
The White Australia Policy: Australian leaders and representatives supporting the White Australia Policy (1901-1908)
[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)
The White Australia Policy: The Post and Telegraph Act
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] The Post and Telegraph Act The Post and Telegraph Act of 1901 was a fairly standard piece of legislation. It was designed to bring all of the postal … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: The Post and Telegraph Act
The White Australia Policy: Kanakas and the Pacific Island Labourers Act
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Kanakas and the Pacific Island Labourers Act Plantation owners in Queensland had experienced difficulty in hiring labourers for their plantations, … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Kanakas and the Pacific Island Labourers Act
The White Australia Policy: The legislative basis of the White Australia Policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] The legislative basis of the White Australia Policy The Australian government did not bring in a law called the White Australia Policy; the name was a … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: The legislative basis of the White Australia Policy
The White Australia Policy: The dictation test
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] The dictation test The Natal government in South Africa faced similar considerations when creating legislation to stop non-white immigration. Their way of … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: The dictation test
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
The White Australia Policy: A British-European policy
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] A British-European policy The underlying aim of the White Australia Policy was to maintain Australia’s racial composition as predominantly European, by … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: A British-European policy
The White Australia Policy: Economics and race as important factors
[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Economics and race as important factors Judging by a widespread reading of various newspaper articles published at the start of the early 20th century, and … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Economics and race as important factors