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Major supporting groups (conscription)
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-the liberal opposition in the house of representatives and the senate
-the national press, including the Bulletin -the anglican church -the returned soldiers associations -the employers federation -chambers of commerce |
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Major opposing groups (conscription)
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opposed to the idea were:
-most of Hughes Labor Party -the majority of Labor voters -most trade unions -influential leaders of the Roman Catholic Church |
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Commemorations
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Something had to be done to honour the sacrifice and to make the deaths and injuries more meaningful
-Memorials -Anzac day -remembrance day -tomb of the unknown soldier -living remembrance -bridges -RSL clubs -Legacy to support the wives and children -soldiers settlement to give land to Anzac soldiers -tours of the battle site -the Anzac book - C W Bean |
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Why was there a referendum for conscription?
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to change the constitution because Hughes needed to recruit 50 000 new troops and 16 500 men each month however the full reality of what had become apparent to many therefore causing the decrease in enlistments. It was the only option he saw to fulfil these requirements
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Enlistment numbers
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In september 1916 enlistment had declined - successful anti-enlistment campaign. Billy hughes under pressure
Anzac legend had been created therefore increased enlistment (march 1915) the recruitment drives (propaganda) contributed to rise in enlistment. (march 1916) Eager men had already joined up Casualties deterred people from enlisting to join the war |
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Posters
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Posters appealed to emotions and consciousness - psychological welfare
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