Munich revisited. (1930s, German-Australian relations)

From: Quadrant | Date: June 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Australia faced a uniquely problematic situation in the late 1930s when foreign relations worldwide became strained. Japan's militarism and commercial competition, the developing fascism in Spain and Italy, and Hitler's invasions affected Australia's relationships with these countries, which were prominent customers for Australian products such as wool.

ROBERT GORDON MENZIES did not acquit himself well in 1938, to those with the benefit of hindsight. The future and then aspiring prime minister, in his role as Minister for Industry and Attorney-General, made a number of conciliatory ...

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