For freedom for humanity for Empire : vote yes on Dec. 20
- Bib ID:
- 7046604
- Format:
- Book
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. Broadside 1160 copy
- Description:
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- Hobart : Davies Brothers Limited, 1917
- ©1917
- 1 broadside : black and white ; 103 x 63.5 cm
- Summary:
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Poster for the conscription referendum of 1917. Text only, black lettering on a green background. "Authorised by W. H. Lee, Chairman of Reinforcements Referendum Council ... Printed by Davies Brothers Limited, Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tas." appears at lower edge.
- Biography/History:
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On 20 December 1917 Prime Minister Hughes put a second referendum to the Australian people. The referendum asked: Are you in favour of the proposal of the Commonwealth Government for reinforcing the Commonwealth Forces overseas?' Hughes' proposal was that voluntary enlistment should continue, but that any shortfall would be met by compulsory reinforcements of single men, widowers, and divorcees without dependents between 20 and 44 years, who would be called up by ballot. The referendum was defeated with 1,015,159 in favour and 1,181,747 against--Australia War Memorial website, viewed 29 February, 2016; http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/fact-sheets/fs161.aspx
- Notes:
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- Caption title.
- National Library of Australia's copy mounted on paper. Has repaired tears, loss and stains.
- Broadside 1160 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2712123131
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Reinforcements Referendum Council, issuing body
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 1987 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1917
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