Contents

FOREWORD

Introduction

1. Who Are the Australians?

2. Independent Spirit

3. Mateship

4. Diggers

5. Larrikins

6. Suburban Nation

7. Empty and Flat

8. Put-downs

9. Sport

10. Anthems Official and Unofficial

11. Surprises

12. Contrasts

13. Fair Go

14. Humour

15. Newest Australians

16. Going Native

His Country – After All

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SOURCES