Saw a very interesting comment recently about Australia criticising Russia's annexation of the territories and the world condemnation of Russia.
Yet Australia annexed Norfolk Island after the majority in Norfolk Island reject this as they were essentially a self governing territory. During World War II, Norfolk Island was an airbase and an important refueling stop in the South Pacific. In1976, an Australian judge recommended Norfolk Island be incorporated fully into Australia, which Norfolk Islanders rejected. Following an appeal to the UN, Australia granted limited self-government to Norfolk Island in 1979. Later Australia abolished the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly in 2015, reduced Norfolk Island’s autonomy in 2016, and suspended the local council in 2020. The Western World was silent.
On a not too related point, I have just added an "Update" to the "Railways" article providing a commentary on why the choice of Culture section was made. It involves a declaration of greater understanding. The choice needed no justification.
Saw a very interesting comment recently about Australia criticising Russia's annexation of the territories and the world condemnation of Russia.
Yet Australia annexed Norfolk Island after the majority in Norfolk Island reject this as they were essentially a self governing territory. During World War II, Norfolk Island was an airbase and an important refueling stop in the South Pacific. In1976, an Australian judge recommended Norfolk Island be incorporated fully into Australia, which Norfolk Islanders rejected. Following an appeal to the UN, Australia granted limited self-government to Norfolk Island in 1979. Later Australia abolished the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly in 2015, reduced Norfolk Island’s autonomy in 2016, and suspended the local council in 2020. The Western World was silent.
The subjugation of small islands by larger nations is a constant in history. The case of Diego Garcia is perhaps the most atrocious.
Do you, Sunface Jack, have a reference or three for the Norfolk Island case? I am most interested.
Yes here:
NB Not a Guardian friend or a CNN one.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/may/21/were-not-australian-norfolk-islanders-adjust-to-shock-of-takeover-by-mainland
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/norfolk-island-governance-intl-hnk-scli/index.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7628335/Norfolk-Island-residents-want-leave-Australia-New-Zealand.html
https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/norfolk-island/
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/migrated/territories/publications/files/A_Federation_in_These_Seas_Part_2.pdf
Many thanks. I shall read all of your references.
On a not too related point, I have just added an "Update" to the "Railways" article providing a commentary on why the choice of Culture section was made. It involves a declaration of greater understanding. The choice needed no justification.
https://yesxorno.substack.com/p/subverting-the-seas-raise-the-railways