Australian Story: Mingoola Social Experiment
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What is the main issue facing the community of Mingoola?

  • Struggling with an ageing population (correct)
  • Economic downturn due to global recession
  • Lack of infrastructure development
  • Environmental pollution
  • Why does Julia Harpham express concern about the future of Mingoola?

  • Decrease in agricultural productivity
  • A decline in social activities
  • Absence of children in the community (correct)
  • Lack of historical significance
  • What is one reason why Christine Denis emphasizes the need for people with families in Mingoola?

  • To increase industrial output
  • To enhance cultural diversity
  • To reduce transportation costs
  • To strengthen the sense of community (correct)
  • How does the location of Mingoola contribute to its identity as described in the text?

    <p>Being positioned near the Queensland/New South Wales border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main industry in Mingoola originally?

    <p>Sheep and cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did some migrants find it difficult to fit in according to Christine Denis?

    <p>Locals were unwelcoming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the closure of the school have on the Mingoola community?

    <p>It shattered the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Julia Harpham believe that refugees should come and live in the valley?

    <p>For better integration experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comparison does Julia Harpham make when talking about welcoming people to Mingoola again?

    <p>The Field of Dreams movie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern of every refugee service contacted according to Julia Harpham?

    <p>'These people need to stay in the city'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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