In 1893, Australians started a ‘socialist utopia’ in Paraguay. Now the nations meet at the World Cup
- Posted on June 25, 2026
- By The Age
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In 1893, Australians started a ‘socialist utopia’ in Paraguay. Now the nations meet at the World Cup
The bizarre story of the 1893 New Australia settlement provides an unlikely rich historical thread linking two nations with their World Cup campaigns on the line.