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Korean War begins
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ANZUS treaty signed
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Referendum to ban Communism in Australia
During the Korean War, the Liberal government of Robert Menzies tried to ban the Communist Party of Australia, first by legislation that was declared invalid by the High Court. -
Korean War ends
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Petrov Affiar
On the night of the 13th of April 1954 Robert Menzies produced his "rabbit.' He spoke to parliment in the last hours of the final session, he made the democratic announcement that Vladimir Petrov would be defecting and providing information about communist spies operation in Australia. -
SEATO signed
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Australia sends advisers to Vietnam
Australia declares its intentions to send 30 military advisers to South Vietnam -
Conscription legislation for 'National Service'[ introduced
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First Australian combat troops arrive South Vietnam
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Prime Minister Holt announces 'All the way with LBJ'
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First Moratorium rallies
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Last Australians withdrawn from Vietnam War
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Vietnam united under communist rule