[An article by Chris Watson (past Prime Minister of Australia) on the reasons and necessity for a White Australia policy, being an extract from his essay “The labour movement”, published in 1914.] “White Australia.” To those unacquainted with local conditions the cry for a “White Australia,” may seem somewhat hysterical, but there is no question […]
Chris Watson, leader of the Labor Party, seeks to strengthen the White Australia policy
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[A speech by Chris Watson regarding the White Australia Policy, in the House of Representatives, 25 September 1901. Chris Watson later became the Labor Party’s first Prime Minister, in 1904.] Mr WATSON (Bland) – Before I move the amendment of which I have given notice, and which I think will not have the effect of […]
Chris Watson, leader of the Labor Party, speaks in support of White Australia
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[A speech by Chris Watson regarding the White Australia Policy, in the House of Representatives, 6 September 1901. Chris Watson later became the Labor Party’s first Prime Minister, in 1904.] Mr WATSON (Bland) – I think that from this section of the House one may, without presumption, congratulate the acting leader of the Opposition upon […]
