Constitutional Crisis
1975 - Prime Minister Gough Whitlam has been dismissed by the Governor General of Australia, John Kerr, on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. Many Australians are outraged that a democratically elected leader has been cast out in this way; a controversy known as the 'Constitutional Crisis of 1975'. Addressing the Australian public, Whitlam (Australia in the comic) makes his iconic speech:
"Well may we say, 'God save the Queen'... Because nothing will save the Governor General."
Legislation would eventually be passed by future Governments restricting the influence of the Head of State over the Executive Government (PM's office).
Whitlam was a progressive leader whose term lasted just under 3 years. Despite this short time, he made many sweeping changes within the country, pulling it away from a narrow focus on Europe (particularly, Great Britain) and expanding it to the rest of the world. He was an avid believer in Australia's sovereignty and unique character, counter to British or US influence (many today believing this to be the motive for his dismissal).
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Evil Thwarted Schemes!
America and Australia caught red-handed in their plot to prank England... again
Unfortunately, for them, England isn't having any of it this time
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yes i live - yes I'm working on projects, they taking a while is all 😴
Now in the meantime, shut-up and let me show you my lil' Auz pincushion ❤❤
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Learning to Walk 1972 - Alfred’s visit
Australia in the dying light of a 1970′s Spring day. At the age of 2, the tiny, adorable bub that is the micronation of Hutt River is introduced to America. Still getting the hang of the whole walking business, the wonderous little fella is helped along by his dad
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Candy-roo Australia and Hum-bunny England
Rot your teeth out
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England and Baby Wy
He’s like, so disgusted...
“When Australia said ‘babysit’, I thought he meant he was nursing another wild animal, not an actual BABY”
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Australia and New Zealand with appearances from their cute little animal friends
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Battle Wounds
America/Australia artwork - A wee mini comic in development
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Chibi Australia - lil star
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Chibi Aussie - diary sketches
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There's no denying it - OZNZ is adorable and wholesome
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I present to you a rough sketch of an unimpressed nyo!australia in a black sweater
...yay
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