Instructions
Place the following events in the correct order by referring to pages 5 to 8 of the Australian War Memorial's booklet 'Too dark for the Light Horse' as well as this webpage.
1 | Full Australian citizenship is granted to all Aboriginal peoples |
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2 | About 400 Indigenous servicemen return from World War I |
3 | Captain Reg Saunders becomes the first Aboriginal officer in the Australian Army |
4 | Children in camps should be taken from their Aboriginal mothers advise two MPs. |
5 | Torres Strait Islander soldiers have their pay increased to two-thirds that of a non-Aboriginal soldier |
6 | A battalian of Torres Strait Islanders is formed to defend this vital area from enemy attack |
7 | Civil restrictions are re-imposed on returning Aboriginal servicemen following World War II |
8 | The recruitment of 'non-whites' is not 'desirable' according to the military board |
9 | Recruitment restrictions on 'half-castes' are lifted following the loss of first conscription referendum |
10 | Aboriginal veterans are granted voting rights |
11 | Instructions are given not to enlist all Aboriginals and 'half-castes' |