Australia
Davidson argues that in Australia with the onset of the Great Depression, "Support for Communist front organizations increased." Examples include the Movement Against War and Fascism and the Australian Writers' League.
British intelligence infiltrated several Communist fronts in Australia, looking for organized efforts to block Britain's Cold War policies.
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“I like Australia less and less. The hateful newness, the democratic conceit, every man a little pope of perfection.”
—D.H. (David Herbert)
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