The U.S. Took them from Mexico and Frank/ Great Britan
Having no context and never having been to Australia, I would assume that there is a lack of opportunities for proper "brick and mortar" based schools for some areas of Australia.
Again, no context and no first hand knowledge of the continent...so, take it as you will.
Publication of this telegram in United States newspapers helped to "(2) convince the American public to support <span>entrance into World War I" since many US ships were sunk. </span>