timrichards, 
Good piece by Peter Fitzsimons about PM Curtin facing down Churchill over Australian troops returning to Australia's defence in WWII. Crucial moment.
John Curtin, Winston Churchill and the cable that changed the course of Australian history
(maybe paywalled) #History #Australia #War https://www.smh.com.au/national/john-curtin-winston-churchill-and-the-cable-that-changed-the-course-of-australian-history-20240423-p5fm1l.html