Item MM 6312 Negative - Public Meeting in a Large Hall, Possibly Australian Natives Association Meeting at University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, circa 1915

Summary

The Australian Natives' Association was established in Melbourne in 1871 as a non-partisan and non-sectarian friendly society for Australian-born, white men seeking to shape Australia's nationhood and identity. The ANA was a strong advocate for Federation and became an advocate for White Australia. It was a staunch supporter of trade protection and immigration restriction, and Prime Minister Alfred Deakin was a member.

Description of Content

A large group in a hall. This may be a meeting of the Australian Natives Association.