To many people, the dismissal of the Whitlam regime showed that Australia was still close to Britain. Professor Blainey has a different view. He believes that the dramatic events of 11 November 1975, proved that Australia and Britain had ...See moreTo many people, the dismissal of the Whitlam regime showed that Australia was still close to Britain. Professor Blainey has a different view. He believes that the dramatic events of 11 November 1975, proved that Australia and Britain had already begun drifting apart and that it was a sign of how delicate our British links had become. He traces the major events which have marked our growing independence from the 'mother country' - such events as Gallipoli, the Bodyline bowling controversy, the first Royal Tour and Britain's decision to join the European Common Market.
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