[1985.0127] Call to Arms: circular letter signed by W.M. Hughes

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IdentifierUMA-ACE-19850127Extentnot specifiedLinear Meterage0.01Scope and ContentIn the first five months after the declaration of World War One in August 1914, 50,000 Australian men joined the A.I.F. During the following year another 160,000 enlisted but the impetus began to slow down. After the carnage of Gallipoli, the Prime Minister, W.M. Hughes produced a public letter urging the community to support the war effort and in particular, men to join the armed services.
In the first five months after the declaration of World War One in August 1914, 50,000 Australian men joined the A.I.F. During the following year another 160,000 enlisted but the impetus began to slow down. After the carnage of Gallipoli, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, W M Hughes, produced a public letter urging the community to support the war effort and in particular, for men to join the armed services.
Commonwealth of Australia, Call to Arms: circular letter signed by W.M. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia, urging Australian men to join the armed services, 15 December 1915.Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest Access to RecordsRequest records from this Accession

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Date1915

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Previous System ID1985.0127State of ListUnlisted Last edited by: miking@unimelb.edu.au

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[1985.0127] Call to Arms: circular letter signed by W.M. Hughes