Joining the club!
At the time of this cartoon approved
assisted migrants gained entry to Australia for the cost of ten pounds,
however it was not until a referendum of Australian citizens in 1967 that
Aboriginal Australians were finally given the vote.
Arthur Calwell was the Leader of the Labor Opposition.
Note: There was no hook in this cartoon which was published in "The Saturday
Evening Mercury", Tasmania - a regular feature at the time. On the other hand
you should be able to find a Rhubarb tin and JEFF with three young sons.
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