The Rise Of Australasia

The collapse of the situation in Ireland happened so quickly that the British Government must not have anticipated it. Read the latest on empire

But if one were to summarize, the long-standing oppressive attitude of the British towards the Irish could only be blamed as the chief culprit. Even after large-scale protests broke out in Ireland, the British Government still did not take it seriously.

Whether it was the initial blind shooting by the police or the arbitrary arrests of protesters by various sheriffs, there was no doubt that these actions accelerated the deterioration of the situation in Ireland.

However, up to now, the British Government still believes that they can quell the Irish rebellion at any time. After all, the strength of the British Empire has been deeply ingrained in people's minds, and no external powers could defeat the British Empire, let alone a small Ireland.

Of course, the Irish War of Independence had nothing to do with Australasia, and Arthur definitely had no intention of interfering.

Regardless, the British people now have the ability to suppress Ireland, and at least maintain the framework of the British Empire without any problems.

Compared to the Irish War of Independence, Arthur was more concerned about the Philippine War of Independence, as this was a war that Australasia could control and was also one of the main protagonists.

Of course, the outbreak of the Irish War of Independence also caused some concern for Arthur, as there were quite a few Irish people in Australasia.

However, considering the current situation in Australasia, most of Arthur's concerns were dispelled.

Firstly, the outbreak of the Irish War of Independence was the result of the long-term oppression of the Irish by the British, which also involved historical issues between England and Ireland.

At present, the living conditions of the Irish in Australasia are quite good, and there is no oppression among the various ethnic groups. A unified concept of Australasian people still prevails.

Moreover, although Australasia is a multi-ethnic country, the various ethnic groups have not formed fixed settlements but were scattered in various cities, making it impossible to form a large-scale protest like in Ireland.

Various reasons determine that the situation in Australasia could not possibly develop like that in mainland Britain, which Arthur was relatively reassured about.

As long as the proportion of the British population remains more than half of the total population in Australasia, the overall stability of the situation can be maintained, and there should basically be no problems.

After confirming that the Philippine War of Independence was developing as he had imagined, Arthur's focus returned to the development of Australasia.

After 20 years of development, Sydney had become one of the most populous cities in the world, with a level of development that was on par with European countries.

Of course, this was also a common problem in Australasia. The major cities of Australasia were not far behind Europe, with the only major difference being the number of large cities, which ultimately came down to a population issue.

Although the development of Sydney and Melbourne was on par with major European cities, the problem was that only these two cities had high levels of development in Australasia.

Despite the decision to make Saint Arthur Castle the capital of Australasia in a few years, this did not prevent the government from planning and constructing new developments in Sydney and Melbourne, such as the upcoming construction of two new streets in Sydney.

These two streets connected to the central streets of Sydney, located in the middle of the expanded area of the city, and were the top priorities for the upcoming construction work.

In order to fill the void of Sydney as a developed city, one of these streets would be a Financial Street, while the other a Shopping Street, which would play a crucial role in the economic development of the city.

Financial Street did not need much introduction; it connected to Sydney's old streets, where the three largest banks in Australasia were located.

As expected, the new Financial Street would also house branches of these three banks, as well as attract businesses from around the world, eventually becoming Sydney's most important financial street.

The other Shopping Street was not an ordinary street either, as it would be a hub for luxury goods in Australasia. Luxury goods from all over the country and even the world could be found here, further promoting the economy of Sydney and Australasia.

Arthur's private winery's red wine would also be sold here, becoming one of the main products available, further enhancing the reputation of Sydney's Shopping Street.

These two streets would be built first in Sydney, and, if successful, similar streets would be built in Melbourne, and even planned for the new capital.

Overall, the populations of Sydney and Melbourne were more than sufficient to support these two streets. At present, both Sydney and Melbourne had populations of over 3 million and were the two main metropolises promoted by Australasia with significant international fame.

Building such shopping streets not only aimed to promote the economic circulation of Australasia but also to further enhance its tourism reputation and attract more foreign businessmen to come to Australasia to buy luxury goods.

After all, all the consumption at the shopping street would be taxed by the Australasian Government, and in the long run, this would be a substantial source of income and would simultaneously boost Australasia's reputation, making it a win-win business.

Besides the construction of the new district, the renovation of the old district, as well as the maintenance work of some buildings, are also an essential part of Sydney's development.

As one of the two major cities in Australasia, Sydney is the face of Australasia, and all construction must be done with 100% attention.

The first is the maintenance of the sanitary environment of some famous tourist spots in Sydney, which relates to the reputation of Australasia in the world. The government attaches great importance to this issue and has even enacted corresponding sanitation laws.

The second is the popularization of electricity. Street lights have been installed on almost all roads in Sydney, providing illumination for the city.

Due to the popularization of cars, the traffic light devices have emerged accordingly. In consideration of the lives of drivers and other people, the government has improved the Traffic Law under Arthur's order, added traffic lights to the Traffic Law, and added some traffic regulations.

For example, zebra crossings, intersection guide lines, lane divisions, traffic lights, and rules for yielding to pedestrians are all made into a simple Traffic Law Handbook, which every licensed Australasian driver needs to understand and know well.

Yes, to standardize the car environment, Australasia has already introduced driving licenses, which are relatively easy to obtain compared to later generations.

After all, the current driving speeds are not fast, and those who own cars are either experienced drivers who make a living from driving or are high-ranking officials and nobles. No one would joke about their lives.

Australasian Traffic Law specifically stipulates that the maximum speed of small cars in urban areas must not exceed 50 kilometers per hour, and the speed of large trucks must not exceed 40 kilometers per hour.

Speed limits for suburban roads have been raised to 60 kilometers and 50 kilometers, and there is a relatively complete set of guidelines for the division of traffic responsibility to ensure proper responsibility allocation for any traffic accident.

As for highways, don't even think about it in the short term. Not only are the relevant configurations of cars not up to par, but the construction environment of roads is also not smooth enough. Raising the speed limit would only increase the probability of accidents.

It has to be admitted that humankind's eye for business opportunities is very sharp.

In recent times, the taxi and truck transportation industries have seen huge business opportunities, and many taxi drivers and truck drivers have made a decent fortune from them.

Although the price of a car is relatively expensive, the cost of riding a car in the short term is not expensive. This has allowed many middle-class families to choose taxis when traveling, providing a large source of income for the taxi industry.

The freight truck industry is the same. Most manufacturers cannot afford to buy a large number of trucks. In contrast, short-term or long-term cooperation with transportation fleets has become a more cost-effective choice.

During a period when a factory doesn't need transportation, transportation fleets can serve other factories and earn income from both ends.

After a long period of development, these two industries have given birth to many sizable taxi companies and transportation companies, leading many Australasians to success.

It is worth mentioning that although the sales of Benz One have entered a declining stage, the sales of several trucks from the Benz factory are still in an upward period.

The Benz factory is also developing cars of different shapes, and results will come soon, which is expected to trigger a new wave of car buying frenzy.

Although the Benz One supports different colors, it is a car that has been on sale for over a decade, and its exterior design is already relatively outdated.

Benz factory is not focusing on the sales of Benz One. The new generation of Benz cars not only have a completely different exterior design from the Benz One but also have different interiors and hardware equipment.

Under the influence of Arthur, the Benz factory is not satisfied with its current achievements and still has a good spirit of exploration for cars.

According to the results reported by Benz, the new generation of Benz cars will be born within two years. After a period of testing, they will be sold simultaneously worldwide.

It will be just in time to cut another wave of leeks before the global economic crisis arrives. Otherwise, even if the design of the new generation of Benz cars is more eye-catching, it will be unlikely to achieve good sales results after the economic crisis breaks out.

Speaking of cutting leeks, Arthur is more looking forward to the Sydney radio factory that has now been built.

The manufacturing technology of radios is relatively simple, and even the simplest crystal radio may cost less than five Australian dollars to produce.

Yet, such a radio can fully receive signals from nearby broadcast stations and achieve wireless broadcast reception.

If you also add a few radio stations to play different news and programs, it will definitely attract a lot of attention.

The low price can also create a larger market. If marketed well, radios and radio wave technology can be sold to other countries and make a fortune.