WORLD PEACE PRECARIOUS
Australian Assertiveness Criticised (7.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Sept. 25 “The peace of the world at this moment is about as precarious as it could be,” said the leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr R. G. Menzies) in a speech. He advocated continued substantial provision for the defence of Australia and adjacent territories. Ho criticised the over-confident attitude of Australia in international affairs and referring’ to “our chief spokesman on these
matters the Minister of External Affairs <Dr. 11. V. Evatt»" said that Australians have been encouraged to open (heir mouth'' 100 wide and many people had cone hided that Australia Was actually a (deal Power. “This is most, |> >i.- oiiotis drivel," declared Mr Menzies, when every member of the British Empire adopts the attitude adopted bv Australia in the last few months, then the Empire will be something on paper and Great Britain will no longer be a first-class Power.” he added.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23315, 26 September 1945, Page 5
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