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Open research questions in Australian History and Society

215 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,482 Australian History and Society papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • The hospital staff faced frequent obstruction or lack of cooperation from administration. The 'flying doctor' faced challenges in flying to remote locations in atrocious weather. The hospital was located three thousand kilometres from the nearest state capital city.

    KATHERINE HOSPITAL IN THE EARLY YEARS, OPENING TO WW2, 1931-1939 · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the provision of medical care to remote locations. The 'flying doctor' service was a unique solution to this gap.

    KATHERINE HOSPITAL IN THE EARLY YEARS, OPENING TO WW2, 1931-1939 · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of suitable Australian data. The complexity of modeling the effects of various economic variables on industry growth. The need for accurate projections of growth rates.

    Prospects for Australian Industries and Occupations, 1985 to 1990 · 1986 · DOI

  • The study uses US data due to the lack of suitable Australian data. The model requires some numbers for computational completeness, which may not be accurate. The study assumes certain rates of growth and technological progress.

    Prospects for Australian Industries and Occupations, 1985 to 1990 · 1986 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the social context of the 1934 Kalgoorlie riot.

    Italian miners and the second‐generation ‘Britishers’ at Kalgoorlie, Australia∗ · 1985 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the historical context of censorship in Queensland. It highlights the need for critical examination of censorship policies and their impact on the community.

    Censorship in Queensland 1954‐83 · 1984 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the Anglo-American relationship during the Boer War - The paper highlights the need for a historical analysis of the war and its impact on the relationship between the US and Great Britain

    Anglo‐American Understanding and the Boer War · 1984 · DOI

  • The study fills a gap in the understanding of Thomas B. Glover's business activities in Japan from 1861-70. The research highlights the significance of trade relationships in Japan's trade history.

    Thomas B. Glover: A British Merchant in Japan, 1861–70 · 1984 · DOI

  • The gap in current understanding of the complex relationships between class struggle, housing, and urbanisation - The inadequacy of the linear approach adopted by Kemeny

    Theory and Australian Urbanisation: A Comment on Kemeny's Remarks · 1983 · DOI

  • There is a lack of empirical accounts of class formation in Australian society. There is a need for a new perspective on Aboriginal/British relations.

    Book Reviews : CLASS STRUCTURE IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY, DOCUMENTS, NARRATIVE AND ARGUMENT, by R. W. Connell and T. H. Irving. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire, 1980 (reprinted 1980, 1982). xii + 378 pp · 1983 · DOI

  • There is a scarcity of wide-ranging studies of relationships between specific areas or countries. The study of spatial interactions between Australia and New Zealand is a neglected area of research.

    The Tasman connection: aspects of Australian‐New Zealand relations · 1982 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding Australia's foreign policy during the Vietnam War period. The study fills this gap by examining the historical context and political relationships.

    The American Role in Australian Involvement in the Vietnam War · 1982 · DOI

  • The gap in the literature is the lack of longitudinal studies on Third World news coverage. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the coverage in 1970 and 1979.

    Reporting the Third World in the 1970s: a Longitudinal Content Analysis of Two Australian Dailies · 1982 · DOI

  • Western social work has little relevance to the pressing problems facing developing countries. The values of western social work are not relevant to all cultures.

    Reviews : 'Professional Imperialism: Social Work in the Third World James Midgley Heinemann 1981, £16.00 · 1982 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of social components in the reproduction of Australian labour power. It highlights the need to distinguish between Australian capitalism and old industrial nations.

    Theoretical Perspectives on Australian Urbanisation: II. Social Components in the Reproduction of Australian Labour Power · 1981 · DOI

  • There is a lack of systematic study of the effects of internal migration on communities. There is a need for further research on the relationship between internal migration and the settlement patterns of new arrivals from overseas.

    book reviews : Out of Work, Out of Sight. A Study of the Impact of Unemployment on a Group of Australian People Graeme Brewer. Melbourne. The Brotherhood of St. Laurence. 1980. pp. 104, $4.95 · 1981 · DOI

  • The paper is limited to the period between 1919-1939 due to restrictions on available space. There is a lack of comprehensive overview of the social groups from which the seafarers hailed.

    The Muscles of Empire—Indian Seamen and the Raj 1919-1939 · 1981 · DOI

  • There is a lack of comprehensive overview of the social groups from which the seafarers hailed. The paper aims to fill this gap by providing a case study for the general situation confronting Indian workers.

    The Muscles of Empire—Indian Seamen and the Raj 1919-1939 · 1981 · DOI

  • The economic dimensions of Melanesian labour in Queensland have received less attention from scholars. There is a need for an economic analysis of the markets for indentured and time-expired Melanesian labour.

    Markets for indentured and time‐expired Melanesian labour in Queensland, 1863–1906 · 1981 · DOI

  • The paper notes the lack of scientific surveys and unjustified risk-taking in the settlement process. The study highlights the limitations of the settlement programs, including poor land selection and inadequate support for settlers.

    The debt of honour: Soldier settlement in the dominions, 1915–1940 · 1981 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the long-term outcomes of soldier settlement programs in the dominions. The study suggests the need for further analysis of the economic and environmental factors shaping settlement outcomes. The paper's findings could inform the development of more effective settlement programs in the future.

    The debt of honour: Soldier settlement in the dominions, 1915–1940 · 1981 · DOI

  • The crisis posed significant challenges for the Australian government in terms of its response. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan highlighted the need for a strong and coordinated international response to major threats. The crisis underscored the complexities of Australian foreign policy during this period.

    Problems in Australian Foreign Policy, January‐June 1980 · 1980 · DOI

  • There is a need for a detailed analysis of the Australian government's response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The implications of the crisis for international relations are not well understood.

    Problems in Australian Foreign Policy, January‐June 1980 · 1980 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the role of media in shaping public opinion and influencing international relations in other historical contexts. The study's findings could be applied to contemporary issues in international relations, such as managing economic competition and naval rivalry between nations.

    America Conquers Britain: Anglo‐American Conflict in the Popular Media During the 1920s · 1980 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the role of American media in shaping public opinion and influencing Anglo-American relations during the 1920s. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the impact of American print media on the deterioration of relations between the two nations.

    America Conquers Britain: Anglo‐American Conflict in the Popular Media During the 1920s · 1980 · DOI

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