The British were a major influence on Australians in the 1950s. Their influence not only lead to what became of the decade but what became of the present now. Our legal and political systems, our Australian flag, language and traditions were all influenced by the British. Australian people's lifestyle, what they ate, what they did for entertainment and what they wore during the fifties were also influenced by the British. Even before the fifties, Australia was considered part of the British colony.
Up until World War II, Britain remained the dominating cultural influence in Australia. Britons also dominated the make-up of Australian society - most of Australia's citizens were either born in Britain, or had British descendants. In the years following the war, British subjects were encouraged to migrate to Australia. Between 1945 and 1972, over one million British migrants settled in Australia.
Up until World War II, Britain remained the dominating cultural influence in Australia. Britons also dominated the make-up of Australian society - most of Australia's citizens were either born in Britain, or had British descendants. In the years following the war, British subjects were encouraged to migrate to Australia. Between 1945 and 1972, over one million British migrants settled in Australia.