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Topic : Social and cultural features of the 1960s

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Chapter 1 : 1960s - Decade in context

The 1960s in Australia were a time of political and social upheaval.
The Vietnam War and conscription encountered major public opposition.
Women began to question their traditional roles in society.
From 1967 Indigenous peoples were counted as part of the official population.
Robert Menzies served as Australia's prime minister until 1966. He was replaced by Harold Holt, who disappeared and was succeeded by John Gorton.

Chapter 2 : Music and entertainment

Chapter 3 : Fashion in the 1960s

Chapter 4 : Sport in the 1960s

Chapter 5 : American and British cultural influence 1960s

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