I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 780 Someone is fanning the flames
When the Australian Federation was established, New Zealand was incorporated into the Australian Federation as a state.

In 1907, New Zealand became independent from the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Western Australian government hopes to leave the Australian Federation like New Zealand and remain in the Commonwealth as a separate dominion.

This request was opposed by Canberra, but London remained ambiguous and did not express any opinion.

Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie's reasons for independence are the same as those of the Western Australian government.

Coolgardie is located 550 kilometers east of Perth and has a population of 1.5, most of whom are gold diggers who have flocked in in recent years.

Australia was originally used by Britain as a place for penal exile. From 1788 to 1868, Britain exiled a total of 16 people to Australia.

The reason why Britain stopped sending prisoners to Australia had a lot to do with the gold mines in Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie.

Before the gold mines in these two places were discovered, Australia, like Siberia in Russia, was ignored.

After the discovery of the gold mine, some British people actually smuggled themselves into Australia in order to pan for gold. This became the direct reason why the British government stopped exiling prisoners to Australia.

At this time, exile is no longer a punishment, but a reward.

The gold mines in Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie produced a large number of wealthy people, and John Fraser was one of them.

John Fraser's grandfather was exiled to Australia for stealing bread, and his father died in the suppression of the Mahdi Rebellion.

In the world war that had just ended, John Fraser's eldest son died in North Africa, and his second son William lost both legs in the Anatolian Peninsula.

During the World War, Australia sent nearly 42 people to fight, of whom 6 died and 15.6 were injured or captured.

Three months ago, William committed suicide.

At William's funeral, John Fraser said in despair: "I have nothing now!"

In order to support Coolgardie's independence, John Fraser decided to sell the gold mine. The first person to contact John Fraser was an American named James.

James is the business manager of Theo Mining, a subsidiary of Yuriev Mining Company.

After learning James' identity, John Fraser drove James out with a shotgun.

Two days later, John Fraser took the initiative to come to the hotel where James was staying and decided to sell the gold mine to Theo Mining Company.

"Why did you change your mind?"

James was curious.

"If it was a year ago, I would never sell the gold mine to the Russians - now I have changed my mind because I know that your purpose is the same as mine."

John Fraser sneered, showing no joy at all from the successful deal.

"Yes, we are all for that lovely gold."

James played dumb.

"Ah--"

John Fraser did not expose James and was about to return to his hometown in New South Wales to spend his retirement.

Witnessed by Arthur Ford, president of the Gold Alliance, John Fraser and James signed an agreement to transfer the gold mine to the Theo Mining Company.

John Fraser casually handed a check to Arthur Ford, donating all the proceeds from the sale of the gold mine to the Golden Alliance.

James was surprised.

"Welcome to join the Golden Alliance family——"

Arthur Ford took the initiative to shake James' hand.

"Nice to meet you."

James was flattered; it was rare for an Englishman to be so kind to an American.

Most Australians still consider themselves British and think of themselves as British people living in Australia.

Only a small number of Australians have awakened to their self-awareness and consider themselves new Australians.

“We are all descendants of criminals, so we are on the same page.”

Arthur Ford is the new Australian. James shrugged in a classic American way, and although he didn't agree with what Arthur Ford said, he still tried to keep smiling.

"Do you know why Old John sold the gold mine to a Russian company?"

James shook his head.

"Since your company, Theo Mining, is already part of the Golden Alliance, I hope to learn about Pas's true attitude through you."

Arthur Ford was the initiator of the independence of the gold mining area.

"The Western Austrian National Guard has been expanded to 6000 people, fully equipped with Russian equipment, and is currently receiving training from Russian instructors. You are in danger now."

James did not hide anything and told everything he knew.

"We have 1.5 miners, they are strong and well-trained, we are not afraid of anyone."

Arthur Ford also has the confidence.

However, James does not think this confidence is enough.

Being strong and healthy may be true.

Well-trained people may not.

Although Australia has a small population, Australians are cruel and warlike. Since the end of the last century, Australia has actively participated in all the wars of the Commonwealth and performed outstandingly.

Britain recruited troops from other overseas dominions and colonies, providing them with resettlement allowances and pensions.

Australia would rather join the war at its own expense and reach a certain level.

The performance of the Australian army in the war is also hard to describe.

Don’t listen to the British bragging about how powerful the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps is. The Ottoman army, which was beaten to a pulp by the Russian army in the World War, was able to show confidence when facing the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, which shocked everyone.

"Can you get a hold of Mr. Bobov?"

Arthur Ford's face was full of anticipation.

"Of course!"

James was delighted that he could fish in Coolgardie without even having to dig a nest.

Bobov was in Port George at the time, negotiating with Sir John Lind, a representative of Rio Tinto Group.

Rio Tinto Group did not give up on iron ore. After failing to obtain iron ore through the Australian government, Rio Tinto Group took the initiative to contact Yuriev Mining Company, hoping to obtain high-quality iron ore from Yuriev Mining Company.

According to information released by the Yuriev Mining Company, Australia's iron ore not only has large reserves and high grade, but also has few harmful impurities. It can be used directly for smelting with almost no processing and has extremely low cost, which can effectively improve the competitiveness of Rio Tinto Group.

"Our iron ore will be supplied to Amur Steel Group first."

Bobov acted with reckless abandon and seriously violated internal Commonwealth agreements.

"As a Commonwealth company, you should abide by the rules and regulations of the Commonwealth."

Sir Lind placed his hopes on the Russians' discipline.

“You’re right, so we are not selling even a single kilogram of iron ore now.”

Bobov was not lying. There were mountains of iron ore in Port George, but they just wouldn't sell it.

As part of Australia, Yuriev Mining will certainly abide by Commonwealth rules and regulations.

The Australian government will hold a referendum in October. If the result of the referendum is to secede from Australia, Yuriev Mining Company will no longer be bound by the Commonwealth.

Unless London and Canberra do not accept the referendum results.

However, such an act that clearly goes against the will of the Western people will certainly be condemned by international public opinion.

If things go wrong, there might even be interference.

This is Britain's magic weapon.

(End of this chapter)