Historical Events tagged with "cocos malay"
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Politics & Government
Cocos Islands transferred from UK to Australia
November 23rd, 1955 69 years ago
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands were formally transferred to Australian control from the United Kingdom. The transfer symbolized a shift in colonial governance as Australia gained responsibility over the remote Indian Ocean archipelago. This change was facilitated by the British government, reflecting the increasing autonomy of Australia in global affairs. The islands, strategically located, would play a future role in defense and communication.
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