The United States and Australia in the era of the world depression -- Australia takes the road to economic autarchy -- 1937: a year of cross-currents -- Ending trade diversion -- Trade talks, 1938-1939 -- The United States and Australia in world affairs,
1938-1939 -- War in Europe brings appeasement in Asia -- Singapore: focus of strategic differences -- Courtship but no concessions -- American cruisers visit Australia -- Australia seeks assurance of American aid -- The Pacific war approaches -- Eleventh-hour diplomacy -- Conclusions.
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