Exhibition Catalogue - Conscription in Australia
Overview
Catalogue and Exhibition notes for the ongoing "Conscription in Australia" exhibit, curated in 2021
Historical information
Australia has had four periods of military conscription (male only) since Federation. These were from:
1910 to 1929 - Universal Service Scheme;
1939 to 1945 - Wartime Universal Service Scheme;
1951 to 1959 – National Service; and,
1964 to 1972 – National Service (incl overseas deployment)
In addition, there were two referendums on conscription during World War 1 in October 1916 and November 1917.
Details
Details
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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Conscription Exhibition Catalogue
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