White Australia Policy

Australia, 1964

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A documentary record culled from television and other news reports on the White Australia Policy as it found expression in topical incidents in 1961, 1962 and 1963. It is a protest against the White Australia Policy and a record of the events in the history of Student Action. Compiled and edited by Peter Tammer. Dedicated to the memory of Bill Thomas, student leader.

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