What was British race patriotism?
British race patriotism defined the manner in which Australians identified with the British Empire in the early twentieth century (Curran, 2004). During this time, the Australian prime ministers wholeheartedly supported British military undertakings (Curran, 2004). British goods and services were also preferred and every school going child swore oaths of allegiance to Britain. Indeed, (Schreuder and Ward, 2008, p. 152) outline the oath taken: ‘I love my country, the British Empire; I salute her flag, the Union Jack.’ During this period, Australians felt that they were part of a global community of British peoples. The considered themselves united to the ...
