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Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes Propaganda Posters - Australia
Updated - Saturday, 10 April, 2004

Australia entered the First World War along with Britain in August 1914. The government was not slow however in attempting to stimulate recruitment in a country where conscription was forbidden.

In addition to posters the government despatched specially inscribed postcards (e.g. 'Hasten!', 'Hurry!') to the homes of men who had not enlisted to date.

Each thumbnail poster displayed below can be viewed in an enlarged format - simply click the relevant thumbnail image to view a larger version.

There are three pages of Australian posters available. This is page three. Go to page 1, page 2 or page 3.

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