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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... early years of the war the miners gained improvements in health and safety procedures , paid annual leave and a 40 - hour week for underground miners , but only in the teeth of bitter opposition from the mine owners . Although special ...
... early years of the war the miners gained improvements in health and safety procedures , paid annual leave and a 40 - hour week for underground miners , but only in the teeth of bitter opposition from the mine owners . Although special ...
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... early in 1972 , when Andrew Peacock replaced Barnes as minister . In April of that year new elections were held . Michael Somare , at the head of a Pangu - dominated coalition , became chief minister of Papua New Guinea . The way was ...
... early in 1972 , when Andrew Peacock replaced Barnes as minister . In April of that year new elections were held . Michael Somare , at the head of a Pangu - dominated coalition , became chief minister of Papua New Guinea . The way was ...
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... early 1950s to nearly 6 per cent in the early 1960s , began to recede towards its former level . Adjustments to pension rates and child endowment failed to keep up with inflation . Most advanced nations spent substantially more . By ...
... early 1950s to nearly 6 per cent in the early 1960s , began to recede towards its former level . Adjustments to pension rates and child endowment failed to keep up with inflation . Most advanced nations spent substantially more . By ...
Contents
The Brink of SelfDiscovery 19421951 | 1 |
Pragmatism Ascendant | 59 |
Getting and Spending | 89 |
Copyright | |
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