The Return of the Exiles Australia's Repatriation of the Indonesians, 1945-47 |
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| Author:
| Bennett, Frank C. |
| Series title: | Monash Papers on Southeast Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-876924-11-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2002 |
| Publisher: | Monash University Publishing
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| Imprint: | Monash University Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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In assisting the return of Indonesian political dissidents who had received refuge in Australia during the Second World War, the Australian government in effect supported the independence movement in Indonesia, much to the consternation of Dutch colonial interests. This book tells the story of the politics surrounding one return voyage.
In assisting the return of Indonesian political dissidents who had received refuge in Australia during the Second World War, the Australian government in effect supported the independence movement in Indonesia, much to the consternation of Dutch colonial interests. This book tells the story of the politics surrounding one return voyage.