aug 10, 1945 - "Populate or Perish" 1945
Description:
Arthur Calwell, Australia's first immigration minister started the "Populate or Perish" campaign. Calwell used the threat of Japanese invasion and a projected decrease in population to fuel his campaign. The campaign aimed to increase Australia's post-war immigration to increase the population and become a powerful industrial nation who could protect itself.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 10, 1945
Now
~ 80 years ago