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In 1893, Australians Started a ‘Socialist Utopia’ in Paraguay. Now the Nations Meet at the World Cup

Descendants and Paraguayan communities are renewing ties as one surviving colony and World Cup interest keep the 1893 migration story alive.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
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.

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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.

·North Sydney, Australia
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How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

World Cup opponents Australia and Paraguay have a unique connection through a bid to create a socialist utopia in the South American country, 130 years ago.

·City of Perth, Australia
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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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