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Australian First World War recruitment poster. Details Australia's pledge of another 50,000 men for Britain and the war, authored by James Howard Catts (1877-1951). Catts was an anti-conscription member of the Federal Parliamentary War Committee and organising secretary of NSW voluntary recruitments from 1915 to 1916. Recruitment posters were prevalent in Australia throughout the First World War. Australia relied solely on voluntary recruits to serve in the AIF. Compulsory military service, or conscription, for eligible men was in force in Australia from 1911, however, these forces were for home defence and could not be used to serve in a war overseas. After the initial enthusiasm of Australian men in 1914, enrolments dropped for numerous reasons.
Full text reads: "Australia has pledged its word to the Imperial Government that a new army of 50,000 men shall be raised and equipped ready for the great Spring Offensive. Kitchener wants Australians because Australians have proved themselves equal to the best troops in the world. This new army of 50,000 men is wanted to help break the lines of the enemy in an important theatre of the war. All eligible young men are invited to join now so that they may go into training at once and become efficient soldiers. They can render no greater service to the country than take part in this special effort to crush the enemies of peace and good government."
Australian Imperial Forces First World War recruitment poster. This is a text based poster, with no images. Printed in black text only this poster urges men in the Western districts of Queensland to e
Australian First World War recruitment poster based on the original British version, which was published in 1915. Depicts cheering troops embarking on a train for the Front. Recruitment posters were
An Australian First World War recruitment poster, depicting two Australian soldiers, hard pressed by a larger German force, one on the ground appealing for help. This poster was part of the First Worl
Australian First World War recruitment poster depicting a mother and child kissing. The father's portrait is in the background. Text explains 45,000 Australian fathers are enlisted and urges the viewe
An Australian First World War recruitment poster, depicting two Australian soldiers, hard pressed by a larger German force, one on the ground appealing for help. Norman Lindsay (1879-1970) was a paint
Australian First World War recruitment poster issued by the Queensland Recruiting Committee. Titled 'The Empire Calls' and printed in blue text, the poster features King George V 's address to the Em