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The article reports on the increasing popularity of Australia as a new homely destination for the millions of Americans and Europeans in 1970s. According to the recent Gallup poll, 12 percent of the Americans, 40 percent of British, and 27 percent of West Germans would like to emigrate to Australia. It discusses several reasons for the growing emigration in Australia which include the abundance of job opportunities, equality of people, and undemanding lifestyle. It also mentions about the establishment of new suburbs, universities, and beach culture in Australia. It states about redefined eateries, architecture, and acceptable services. However, the Australian economy expects a steady annual growth rate of 3 percent, with full employment for 25 years.

The article focuses on the political and governmental leadership of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in Australia. It reports on the victory attained by the Australian Labor Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Whitlam, during the said election in December 1972. Meanwhile, the Australian Prime Minister has sent a message to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon depicting his strong opposition in the bombings happened in Vietnam in December 1972. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has also made diplomatic relations with other countries including North Vietnam, China, and East Germany.

The article reports on the rejection of a proposed national anthem in Australia. It reveals that among candidates of the distant past have been such forgettable as the Anthem on Queensland, the Cross and the Great White Star, Fling out the Flag and Ave Australia. It also notes that Advance Australia Fair was chosen as the anthem by a bare majority but in the end, Australians have returned to that reliable old import, God Save the Queen which is anti British in comparison with the obsequious lyrics of Advance Australia Fair.