Chapter 780 Someone is fighting against the fire
When the Australian Federation was established, New Zealand was also incorporated into the Australian Federation as a state.
In 1907, New Zealand became independent from the Commonwealth of Australia.
The Theo government hopes to break away from the Australian Federation like New Zealand and remain in the Commonwealth as a separate autonomous territory.
This request was opposed by Canberra, but London had an ambiguous attitude and did not express any opinion.
The reasons for independence in Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie are the same as those of Theo's government.
Kurgadi is located 550 kilometers east of Pas, with a population of 15,000, most of whom are gold diggers who have poured in crazily in recent years.
Australia was originally used as a penal colony for criminals by the British. From 1788 to 1868, the British exiled a total of 160,000 people to Australia.
The British stop of expelling prisoners to Australia has a lot to do with the gold mines in Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.
Before the discovery of gold mines in these two places, Australia was as unnoticed as Siberia in Russia.
After the discovery of gold mines, some British people smuggled themselves to Australia in order to prospect for gold. This became the direct reason that prompted the British government to stop the exile of prisoners to Australia.
At this time, exile is no longer a punishment, but a reward.
The gold mines in Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie gave birth to a large number of wealthy people, and John Fraser was one of them.
John Fraser's grandfather was exiled to Australia for stealing bread, and his father was killed in the suppression of the Mahdi rebellion.
In the world war that just ended, John Fraser's eldest son was killed in North Africa, and his second son, William, lost his legs in Asia Minor.
During the World War, Australia sent nearly 420,000 people to participate in the war, of which 60,000 were killed and 156,000 were injured or captured.
Three months ago, William committed suicide.
At William's funeral, John Fraser said desperately: "I have nothing now!"
In order to support the independence of Coolgardie, John Fraser decided When it came to selling the gold mines under his name, the first person who came into contact with John Fraser was an American named James.
James is the business manager of Theo Mining Company, a subsidiary of Yuriev Mining Company.
After learning James' identity, John Fraser drove James out with a shotgun.
Two days later, John Fraser took the initiative to come to the hotel where James lived and decided to sell the gold mine to Theo Mining Company.
"Why did you change your mind?"
James was curious.
"If it was a year ago, I would never sell the gold mine to the Russians - now I have changed my mind, because I know that your purpose is the same as mine."
John Frazier sneered, showing no joy at all about a successful transaction.
"Yeah, we're all for that lovely gold."
James plays dumb.
"Huh——"
John Fraser did not expose James, and he is about to return to his hometown in New South Wales to spend his old age.
Witnessed by Arthur Ford, president of the Gold League, John Fraser and James signed an agreement to transfer the gold mine to Theo Mining Company.
John Fraser casually handed the check to Arthur Ford, donating all the proceeds from the sale of the gold mine to the Gold Alliance.
James was surprised.
“Welcome to the Golden Alliance family——”
Arthur Ford took the initiative to shake hands with James.
"Nice to meet you."
James was flattered. Few Englishmen were so kind to an American.
Most Australians still consider themselves British and think of themselves as British people living in Australia.
Only some Australians have awakened to self-awareness and consider themselves New Australians.
“We are both descendants of criminals, so we are on the same page.”
Arthur Ford is a new Australian. James gave a classic American shrug, and although he didn't agree with Arthur Ford's words, he still tried to keep a smile.
“Do you know why Old John sold the gold mine to the Russian company?”
James shook his head.
"Since your Theo Mining Company is already part of the Golden Alliance, I hope to learn about Paz's true attitude through you."
Arthur Ford is this Proponent of independence in the sub-gold mining area.
"The West Coast National Guard has expanded to 6,000 people. They have a full set of Russian equipment and are being trained by Russian instructors. You are in danger now."
James did not hide anything and told everything he learned.
“We have 15,000 miners, they are strong and well-trained, and we are not afraid of anyone.”
Arthur Ford also had confidence.
However, this confidence is not enough in James' opinion.
Physical strength may be true.
Well-trained is not necessarily the case.
Although Australia has a small population, Australians have a cruel and warlike character. Since the end of the last century, Australia has actively participated in all wars in the Commonwealth and performed outstandingly.
Britain recruited troops from other overseas dominions and colonies, and provided resettlement allowances and pensions.
Australia would rather take the initiative to participate in the war at its own expense, licking its boundaries.
The performance of the Australian army in the war is also hard to describe.
Don’t listen to the British bragging about how powerful the Anzacs are. The Ottoman army, which was beaten to the ground by the Russian army in the World War, was able to show confidence when facing the Anzacs. It was shocking. Eyeballs everywhere.
"Can you contact Mr. Bobov?"
Arthur Ford looked forward to it.
“Of course!”
James was very happy, fishing in Coolgardie without even having to find a nest.
Bobov was in Port George at this time and was negotiating with Sir Linde, the representative of the Rio Tinto Group.
Rio Tinto Group has not given up on iron ore. After trying to obtain iron ore through the Australian government to no avail, Rio Tinto Group took the initiative to contact Yuriev Mining Company, hoping to obtain iron ore from Yuriev Mining Company. High quality iron ore.
According to news announced by Yuriev Mining Company, Australia’s iron ore not only has large reserves and high grade, but also has few harmful impurities. It can be directly used for smelting with almost no treatment, the cost is extremely low, and it can be effectively Improve the competitiveness of Rio Tinto Group.
“Our iron ore will be given priority to Amur Steel Group.”
Bobov acted unscrupulously and seriously violated intra-Commonwealth protocols.
“As a Commonwealth enterprise, you should abide by the rules and regulations of the Commonwealth.”
Sir Linde placed his hope in the discipline of the Russians.
“You are right, so we are not selling even one kilogram of iron ore now.”
Bobov did not lie, the iron ore in Port George has been piled up, but it is not Sell.
Theo As part of Australia, Yuriev Mining will certainly abide by Commonwealth rules and regulations.
Theo will hold a referendum in October. If the result of the referendum is to secede from Australia, Yuriev Mining Company will no longer be bound by the Commonwealth.
Unless London and Canberra do not accept the referendum result.
But such an act that obviously goes against the will of the Xios people will definitely be condemned by international public opinion.
Maybe there will be interference.
This is Britain's magic weapon.
(End of this chapter)