Quote#Politics & Power
Many new industries have arisen under the stimulus of dire necessity,…
Quote byBilly Hughes · 1862–1952
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech during the 1919 federal election campaign (30 October 1919).
English (original)
Many new industries have arisen under the stimulus of dire necessity, and the encouragement of the Government. We have learned to make many things ourselves that we formerly imported from oversea. The war has taught us many lessons. It has taught us, among other things, to believe in ourselves and in the greatness of the resources and destiny of Australia.
— Billy Hughes
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