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2.1 Introduction

Italian canecutters arrive at Cairns aboard the Aurelia, 1956.

National Archives of Australia: A12111, 1/1956/4/12

Italian canecutters arrive at Cairns aboard the Aurelia, 1956.

This investigation focuses on three Defining Moments in Australian history that will help you investigate the topic of postwar immigration to Australia. Choose a topic and then answer the questions.

Investigation 2.2
1945 ‘Beautiful Balts’: Australian Government announces a postwar immigration drive

Investigation 2.3
1949 ‘Snowy people’: Chifley Government begins the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme

Investigation 2.4
1978 Bringing the world to Australia: Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) established

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