The arguments used are interesting as an introduction to a study of the conflict within the Labour Party on the subject. Makin spoke for the anti-war and peace movements which were then becoming active in Australia as in Britain in revulsio n from the prospect of another conflict. He deplored the attempts to "create war hysteria" and a policy which he thought "provocative and defiant", and was able to quote religious leaders, women's movements and educationalists in Australia in support of his views.
Hon N. J. O. Makin. MHR 1919-46 and since 1954; Speaker 1929-31; Min for Navy and for Munitions 1941-46, Aircraft Production 1945-46. Aust Ambassador to USA 1946-51. Of Woodville, SA; b. Petersham, NSW, 31 Mar 1889.
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