ESSAY Word Count 1‚943 words The fall of Singapore occurred on the 15th of February 1942‚ when the Japanese army captured 85‚000 Allied troops‚ including 15‚000 Australians‚ which became a significant moment in Australian history‚ as well as being used to support the characteristics of the ANZAC legend. The fall of Singapore not only impacted the troops in Singapore at the time‚ but also impacted Australia and Britain in World War II by possibly endangering Australia’s safety. Many of the Allied
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Australia Day is a public holiday held throughout the country on January 26‚ although celebrated as a wondrous occasion by many‚ it actually portrays the arrival of the First Fleet convict flotilla at Botany Bay‚ 1788. European settlers dispossessed the traditional owners of Australia‚ for this reason many Indigenous people refer to it as “Invasion Day” or “Survival Day.” As Professor Dodson agrees “We have to have a date that’s more inclusive than January 26.” The changing of the date of Australia
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Many of the Australian social groups significantly contributed to the war effort from 1939-1945. The contributions came from many of the groups‚ however the following four groups equally provided the most assistance to the victory. The first input came from the Australian government‚ through conscription. Moreover‚ male soldiers who fought in the war and those who stayed at home due to disability or other impediments also contributed to the effort. Finally‚ women who worked as nurses caring for the
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The war right on Australia’s coast‚ The Battle of The Coral Sea is still rarely recognised as an esteemed achievement for Australia. Many people believe that Australia’s contribution to the Battle of The Coral Sea in World War ll was their bare minimum. However‚ Australia’s Involvement in the Battle of The Coral Sea -although not well recognised- was very significant. By discussing why Australia was involved‚ where the battle occurred and why‚ the outcome for Australia and America; as well as the
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The Fall of Singapore 1 INTRODUCTION Singapore‚ the impregnable fortress‚ the “Gibraltar of the East”. It stood this way since long ago‚ with Australians using it since 1920. It was the British symbol of Eastern power and on February 15th‚ it fell control the control of the Japanese empire. In a fresh new battle front‚ a war had begun. A war of the pacific that was only ten weeks old. Britain’s foothold into the Pacific had been taken‚ and it took only seven days. Painfully undefended‚ it stood no
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Assess the effectiveness of Whitlam’s progressive approach in reference to the international relations decisions made whilst in power? Edward Gough Whitlam’s time as the leader of the Government and the Australian Labour Party from 1972-1975 was a time of rapid and progressive change. After his election in December 1972 the Whitlam government would pass 203 acts the next year. These years under the leadership of Edward Gough Whitlam were years of immense change in society with reforms. He set
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is Introduction Ferntree gully is an area of the Dandenong national park which is approximately 30 km northwest from central business district which can be seen in figure one. It has the lyrebird walk and the 1000 step walk which are surrounded by residential areas and Burwood high way. Moreover‚ in terms of UTM coordinates Ferntree gully lies at E: 352095 and N: 5805278. Site 1 (E: 351975 and N: 5805566‚ Elevation: 285 meters) is the interaction point of Lyrebird Track and Tree Fern Gully
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The impacts of war affected Australia socially‚ economically and politicly. Censorship: Censorship always happens during wartimes. Censorship is just like a double-edge sword. If used properly‚ it serves as a valuable weapon. Governments and other regulatory institutions must learn to use it judiciously. Australian government believed that censorship or propaganda was necessary for national security and public moral. Throughout the war‚ all forms of mass communication have been strictly
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Essay Question: Discuss the ways in which masculinity is constructed in Gallipoli and / or First Blood? What codes and norms of gender are used to construct masculinity in the film(s)? The perception of masculinity within Australian films is a reflection of our society’s views and opinions of what it is to be considered masculine. It is continually reinforced in our society by the constructions of the male character in movies‚ just like Archie and Frank‚ in Gallipoli and particular male figures
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