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Cartoon of Billy Hughes returning to Australia laden with concessions from the Paris Peace Conference, by Norman Lindsay, 1919

Prime Minister Billy Hughes led Australia’s delegation to the Paris Peace Conference, and fought for Australian interests.

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National Library of Australia R8496

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