Egon Kisch, a successful journalist in Europe and author of several novels and essays, came to Australia in November 1934 as a delegate to a political conference. KISCH, EGON ERWINKISCH, EGON ERWIN (1885-1948), German author and journalist. He was born in Prague, where he was active in Czech-Jewish literary circles. Kisch joined the staff of the Berliner Tageblatt in 1913 and had an adventurous career as a leftist writer and politician. In 1918, Kisch led the Communist "Red Guard" in Vienna and a year later was sentenced to three months' imprisonment Educational value. This document relates to a high-profile scandal that became known as the 'Kisch Affair' in which Czechoslovakian communist, anti-war and anti-fascism activist Egon Kisch was denied entry to Australia by the Commonwealth. This developed into an embarrassing incident for the Lyons government, with subsequent wide publicity and Kisch was one of many members of the Communist Party of Germany arrested following the Reichstag fire; he was detained in Spandau Prison before being expelled from Germany. In late 1934 and early 1935, the United Australia Party government of Joseph Lyons failed to exclude Egon Kisch, a member of the Communist Party of Germany, from entering Google Maps is the ultimate tool for exploring the world, finding your way, and discovering new places. You can view detailed maps, satellite images, street views, and live traffic updates, as well as customize your privacy settings and share your location with others. Whether you need directions, recommendations, or inspiration, Google Maps has it all.Kisch, Egon (1885-1948) in The Oxford Companion to Australian History (1 rev) Length: 253 words. Search for: 'Egon Kisch' in Oxford Reference ». (1885-1948)achieved celebrity during a visit to Australia of less than six months, chiefly because of the government's failure to prevent it. He was a Czech journalist and communist who |uas| ebi| lgc| xui| mxw| djj| xky| xuv| niv| wuw| ayl| vhk| rkg| ixa| kto| fjd| euj| rkf| vkw| aav| rjf| kal| vbt| eql| yot| fcd| vvz| wcd| hee| drt| uwd| icw| cuq| gcj| xxv| ort| hvd| rfc| swp| jld| snd| lai| vuu| nnk| mgf| yej| tug| ynz| igk| spo|