'No offence, mum, but I'm shifting to these here apron strings - at least for twenty-four hours'
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Title
'No offence, mum, but I'm shifting to these here apron strings - at least for twenty-four hours'
Description
This cartoon marks the deliberate shift from British to American loyalty in Australia following Britain’s failure to provide military support in Australia’s time of need.
Creator
John Firth
Source
The Bulletin, 31 December 1941
https://frith.moadoph.gov.au/the-best-of/3-shifting-apron-strings/
https://frith.moadoph.gov.au/the-best-of/3-shifting-apron-strings/
Date
1941
Collection
Citation
John Firth, “'No offence, mum, but I'm shifting to these here apron strings - at least for twenty-four hours',” Americanisation, accessed May 18, 2024, https://americanisation.omeka.net/items/show/37.