The Oxford History of Australia, Volume 5The postwar period has seen radical changes in Australia. Increased dependence on the United States, an influx of European and Asian immigrants, and a series of economic booms and recessions have confronted Australians with the challenge of surviving as an offshoot of European civilization in a largely Asian region and securing a prosperous future with declining support from European markets and investment. This final volume in the Oxford History of Australia details this volatile period, showing that while some Australians have resisted the pressures for change, most have adapted resourcefully and intelligently to the task of creating a new nation able to survive into the 21st century. |
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... claimed that half a million workers were communist - influenced , but the party acknowledged only 23 000 paid - up members.35 The communist achievement in Australia was too easily exaggerated both by THE PEOPLE AT WAR 21.
... claimed that half a million workers were communist - influenced , but the party acknowledged only 23 000 paid - up members.35 The communist achievement in Australia was too easily exaggerated both by THE PEOPLE AT WAR 21.
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... mainland , and it is claimed that the acting prime minister , Sir Arthur Fadden , cabled London : ' What the bloody hell is going on , the cloud is drifting over the mainland ? ' . It would not have 94 THE OXFORD HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA.
... mainland , and it is claimed that the acting prime minister , Sir Arthur Fadden , cabled London : ' What the bloody hell is going on , the cloud is drifting over the mainland ? ' . It would not have 94 THE OXFORD HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA.
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... claimed that in three years productivity had been increased threefold and labour costs halved as a result of automation.29 Workers were unenthusiastic about such changes because some lost their jobs and others found less scope for the ...
... claimed that in three years productivity had been increased threefold and labour costs halved as a result of automation.29 Workers were unenthusiastic about such changes because some lost their jobs and others found less scope for the ...
Contents
The Brink of SelfDiscovery 19421951 | 1 |
The High Summer of Robert Menzies 19511965 | 87 |
The Search for New Directions 19661975 | 163 |
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