Australia, having been part of the British Empire had soldiers, if only a small amount, garrisoned in Singapore. When Singapore fell 85000 prisoners were taken, British and Australian.
Australia were now underthreat as one of the reasons for Singapore to be taken was to get an advantage over Australia. Australia's main force was in Europe and Australia's main line of defense was destroyed. This lead to Australia looking to America as its "chief defender" of sorts, instead of its traditional defender, Great Britain.
The loss of "The Gem of the British Navy" played a major part for the change in heart of Australia, the 'failure' of Britain. Where as America appeared to be regathering itself and had not lost the more important features of its Navy, unlike Britain.
During World War 2, the Australians were part of the Allies, fighting alongside Britain in the battle of Singapore. The port of Singapore was often used by the Australians for refuelling of warship, warplanes and such, therefore Singapore was also very important to the Australians. Surrendering Singapore to the Japanese was just like surrendering one of their most vital ports for the war to the Axis. Singapore was also a very important and easily accessible port for the Allies near South East Asia. Therefore, it can be seen that this loss was devastating to Australia - politically, economically and for the Australians' morale - as well as Allies fighting in the region. It also meant that Australia had to turn to the USA for assistance as the Japanese encroached, leading to the Battle of the Coral Sea.
Singapore was an impregnable fortress for Australia.
why was the defence so important to Singapore
Singapore was considered the Gibralter of the Pacific and was the home of the UK Fleet in the Pacific which was a part of Australia's Pacific shield.
military defence is important because without them, Singapore wont be so strong now.
so the Singaporeans don't forget their history
Because it had many british bases.
Australia was founded in 1788, so that would make its bicentennial fall in 1988
There seems to be no direct flights between India and Australia so here is a one-stop option: Sydney-Singapore 8 hours 5 minutes Singapore - Mumbai 5 hours 10 minutes
Because Phar Lap was lifting Australia's spirit when they had a great depression. And eventually Australia currently was requires a hero, so Phar Lap was so important to Australia
Its because Australia is in the Pacific, so its important for them.
Because Australia is the leading supplier of wool in the world so it is important as a source of income for Australian people.
cool so what do you want?
so that our teeth dont fall out!