Stateless WWII‑born boy returns to Australia after decades
Geoffrey Joiner, a mixed‑race child born during World War II and left stateless, has finally been able to return to Australia. Experts note that many children in similar circumstances faced prolonged statelessness. Both Australian sources agree on the details.
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The lonely boy with the sad eyes finally got to come back to Australia
The story of Geoffrey Joiner was far from unusual. Many children born of war and mixed race during the Second World War were stateless, say experts.
3 hours ago · Julie Power
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The Age (Australia)
The lonely boy with the sad eyes finally got to come back to Australia
The story of Geoffrey Joiner was far from unusual. Many children born of war and mixed race during the Second World War were stateless, say experts.
3 hours ago · Julie Power