The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
An Australian First World War recruitment poster depicting a heroic female figure, in classical dress standing in front of the Australian roll of honour against a black stippled background. In her left hand she is holding a wreath while in her right hand she has a sword which is pointing to the lower foreground and the text ' How About yours?'.
Recruitment posters were in abundant 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. Following the initial rush of men to recruit in 1914, enrolments dropped, leaving federal and state governments to devise sophisticated campaigns to boost numbers.
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 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
A soldier sounds his bugle for assistance on the front line while civilians listen in the background. Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) was a painter, draughtsman, illustrator, cartoonist, printmaker, writer
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
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
