An Australian political party disenfranchised a candidate in upcoming elections after a newspaper revealed that he had been a member of the Nazi Party. Dan Van Blarcom, 52, had been the National Party candidate for the seat of Whitsunday, which includes the southern region of the Great Barrier Reef, in Queensland state.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
