The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Australian First World War poster issued to promote the sale of peace bonds. It features a central image of a soldier, with wife and child, embracing as a family. In the foreground is a German helmet on a wire hanging from the soldier's neck. The title text printed in red frames the image top and bottom.Recruitment posters were in prolific supply 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 as stories of the conditions overseas reached Australia.
Australian First World War poster by James Northfield promoting the sale of Peace Bonds. It features a portrait depiction of an Australian soldier facing the viewer and wearing a traditional slouch ha
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
Black and white Australian Commonwealth Military Forces First World War enlistment poster issued by the Recruiting Officer, Rockhampton, Qld. The poster features a centre image flanked on both sides w
Australian First World War recruitment poster. Depicts a woman wrapped in a blanket with a baby in her arms. The smoking remains of a house occupies the background. The image occupies the centre of th
First World War poster by acclaimed British silhouette artist, Harry Oakley. At the right of the poster, a man in silhouette is carrying his rifle and bayonet at the ready. Behind him, depicted in g
Australian First World War recruitment poster with a direct appeal by Australia to Australians, more specifically Queenslanders. The Union Jack features in the border, alternated with the a map of Que
