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The first world war
The first world war had a devasting effect on australia.
60,000 men were killed and 10,000 were wounded -
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Fervour from british empire
the country is expanding, the economy is doing well, there lots of new cars, cinemas, musics, movies, ... -
Great depression in 1929
Social and economic depression, many australian financial institutions failed -
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Second World War
Australian forces gived help to allied and it contributed to the allied victory in europe, asia and the pacific. After that Australians have developed a sense of pride. -
After the war many migrants came from europe
After the end of the war, hundred of thousands migrants came from europe arrived in australia.
Many of them find a jobs in the booming manufacturing sector. -
Prosperous economy in the 50s
During the 50's the Australian economy is going well, there are new buildings, many projects...
Internationonal demand grew for australia's export ( metals, wools, meat, ...) -
National referendum
In 1967, australians voted "yes" in a national referendum to let the governmentmake laws and include aboriginal australians in future censuses. -
New government
In 1972, there is a new liberal government for the next 3 years. -
The governor general dismissing the government
In 1975, The governor general dismissing the government, the liberal-national coalition ruled until 1983. -
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New economics reforms
From 1983 to 1996, the government introduced a number of economics reforms, such as deregulating the banking systemand floating the Australian Dollars. -
Reelection of the government
In 1996, a coalition governmentled by john Howard won the election and was re-elected in 1998, 2001 and 2004.
