‘A Great First Cause in Colonisation’ : Early Radio, ‘Transceiver-Listening’, Gender and Settlement in Australia single work   criticism  
Issue Details: First known date: 2024... 2024 ‘A Great First Cause in Colonisation’ : Early Radio, ‘Transceiver-Listening’, Gender and Settlement in Australia
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    y separately published work icon Australian Historical Studies vol. 55 no. 3 2024 28720527 2024 periodical issue 'The article in the Australian Historical Studies journal discusses various topics related to Australian history. It begins with an examination of the corporatization of universities and its impact on the appointment and seniority of history staff in Australian and New Zealand universities. The authors find that academic appointments in history have become more gender balanced, with women matching men in seniority by 2022. The article also explores the historical concept of "terra nullius" and its association with the colonization of Australia. It discusses the under-enumeration of Greeks in Australian censuses during World War I and the discrimination they faced. Additionally, the article delves into the history of birth control among Aboriginal women and the tensions between cultural restoration and women's right to choose. It also examines the role of white women in the development of radio in the 1930s and the representation of Australian space in popular media. The visits of American presidents Herbert Hoover and Lyndon Johnson to Australia are analyzed, highlighting their impact on public opinion and the US-Australian alliance. Lastly, the article explores the history of General Motors-Holden in Australia and the significance of its gold watch reward scheme. The article concludes with a tribute to the late Professor Lyndall Ryan, a renowned historian known for her work on women's and Aboriginal Australian histories.' (Publication summary) 2024 pg. 525-543
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