“A BLACKMAN’S COUNTRY”
CRITICISM OF AUSTRALIA
INDIGNANT PROTESTS.
, i United Press Association—By Electric Telegrapl Copyright.) SYDNEY, Jam. 7. A storm of Press indignation has arisen in regard to the eomments in an article contributed by Major H. C. Porter in the Army, Navy and Air 'Force Gazette, which is published in London, on October 17. Australia was described as a blade man’s country. Major Porter’s comments are in the nature of advice to ex-service officers who are considering migration to Australia. He appraises highly British Columbia, ibut he sees distinct promise for his brother officers in New Zealand.
Mr J. H. ScuQlin, Australian Prime Minister, has expressed resentment a;t Major Porter’s remarks and declares that they cannot he taken seriously.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 8 January 1930, Page 5
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