Author: JILL DONOHOO
The French Australian Review No 61 (Australian Summer 2016-2017): 3-18
https://doi.org/10.62586/QFFN1724
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This is an exploration of the public and private aspects of William Holman’s francophilia and its significance in his life. Holman was premier of New South Wales between 1913 and 1920 and he was a very public supporter of the French war effort. The article seeks to provide insights into the reasons for Holman’s francophilia.
Keywords: William Arthur Holman, World War One, French mission to Australia, French Australian League of Help, conscription, French community in Sydney