After the First World War, however, it became apparent that the number of mixed-race people was growing at a faster rate than the white population, and by 1930 fear of the "half-caste menace" undermining the White Australia ideal from within was being taken as a serious concern. Dr. Cecil Cook, the Northern Territory Protector of Natives, noted that:
After the First World War , however , it became apparent that the number of mixed - race people was growing at a faster rate than the white population , and by 1930 fear of the " half - caste menace " undermining the White Australia ideal from within was being taken as a serious concern . Dr. Cecil Cook , the Northern Territory Protector of Natives , noted that :
What did people fear in 1930?
What did people fear in 1930 ?
"half-caste menace"
"half-caste menace"