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aug 31, 1949 - Harold Holt replaces Arthur Calwell (1949)

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In 1949, Harold Holt replaces Arthur Calwell after the Coalition won the vote. He continued the campaign and tried to promote immigration in Australia. He was more merciful towards people who weren't Europeans. He allowed 800 non-europeans into Australia after WWII and allowed the Japanese wives of Australian men to Australia.

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aug 31, 1949
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~ 76 years ago