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How the battle was waged Conscription propaganda This webpage was developed as part of State Archives’ contribution to History Week 2015. Newspapers Newspapers were one of the main methods used to voice opinions on conscription. In New South Wales, the...
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Opposing Conscription Industrial Workers of the World This webpage was developed as part of State Archives’ contribution to History Week 2015. One of the most vocal and radical campaigns against conscription came from the Industrial Workers of the World...
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Conscription Conflict on the Home Front This webpage was developed as part of State Archives’ contribution to History Week 2015. While World War I pitted the Allies against the Germans on the battlefields of Europe, another conflict was taking place on the New...
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William Arthur Holman 1916: Crisis point over conscription Premier Holman addresses the Waratahs in Sydney, December 1915. NRS 4481 MS3658P. Premier Holman addressing a crowd at Botanic Gardens Centenary celebrations, June 1916. NRS 4481, MS3931P. This webpage was...
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History Week 2015 War, Nationalism and Identity Soldier in sheepskin waistcoat, June 1915. From NRS 4481 MS3393P. Opening ceremony of Mosman Cottage Soldier Settlement, December 1916. From NRS 4481 MS4860P. Roll of Honour, Parliament House, March 1916. From NRS 4481...
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Commemoration of commencement of war Plans to mark the anniversaries of the outbreak of war In 1915 a number of State-wide activities were planned to mark the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of war. Public meetings at local and shire councils were held to confirm...
