may 14, 1949 - Harold Holt replaces Arthur Calwell
Description:
when Menzies regained prime ministership, Harold Holt became a senior figure as the minister of immigration. He continued to promote immigration but he preferred non-European migrants. he allowed 800 non-Europena migrants into AUstralia as well as japanses wives of Australian soldiers.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 14, 1949
Now
~ 76 years ago