... children should be required to learn the dates of Australian history, with all the important battles. For example, say, the events of 1932, as described by Greg Callaghan in today's Weekend Australian colour mag:
'When the Depression peaked in 1932, almost one in three were out of work. Many, unable to pay the rent or mortgage, were forced into "dole camps" such as this one in Sydney's south -- although not before many took part in bloody, anti-eviction street battles.'
Maybe they could teach John Howard today's date - ie, 2006, not 1956.
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