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Box 1. 2. Quest for Peace clipping referring to Australia as worthy and patriotic member of the British family of nations.jpg
This newspaper article defines and differentiates between the notions of a 'pacifist' and someone who is 'peace loving'. It also makes reference to the relationship between Australia and Britain, referring to the former as a "worthy and patriotic…

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The newspaper article is in regards to the World Peace Conference organised by the Victorian Council.
In the meeting the audience was told about the alarming world situation and how action was needed to avoid another war.

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A meeting against Japanese aggression in China, citing Australian boycotts and protest.

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-Shows the members of the Australian League of nations union who attended the annual meeting. Note the small number and generally advanced age of the members-by this point the League has lost much of its strength.
-Note the reasonably numerous…

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The Resource details the challenges associated with distributing materials associated with the league. It speaks of how the Depression had a significant impact on the League's support base and the significant cost of importing materials at a time…

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The Australian League of Nations Union's beliefs in regard to the public campaign to increase Defence expenditure, especially in regard to government responsibilities.
They;
- believed that inflaming public opinion would not increase the security…

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Programme outlining the events to take place at the 1937 Australian Peace Congress at Melbourne Exhibition Buildings, including talks on the church, education, economics, medicine, trades union, women and youth.

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Pamphlet issued by the "Movement Against War and Fascism" regarding the boycott of Japanese goods
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