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Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, RECRUITMENT WW1, Reproduced by the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee of Queensland in/ conjunction The Australian War Memorial"
... POSTER, RECRUITMENT WW1..., RECRUITMENT WW1 Reproduced by the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee ...Wording on poster; "IT IS NICE IN THE /SURF /BUT/ What about/ THE MEN/ IN THE TRENCHES/ GO AND HELP"Poster - paper, glossy white, black, blue and red print with background illustration of a young man in the surf. Poster is mounted on a section of brown cardboard with tape on back.poster, ww1, recruitment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - ENLISTMENT POSTER, St. Leigh & Co. Ltd, Original WW1
... A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1... by Australian Geographic. WW1 Recruitment Poster On top says "A CALL ...A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic.Large hard paper poster. Symbolic image of Australian Soldier standing on a 3D image of the Dardenelles in Turkey. In colour showing map of that part of Turkey. Poster laminated with layer of clear plastic to protect it.On top says "A CALL FROM THE DARDENELLES" On bottom "ENLIST NOW" In middle "COO-EE - WON'T YOU COME"ww1, recruitment poster -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Programme - Wodonga Recruiting Committee Picture Show, 1917
... Recruitment WW1.... Recruitment WW1 Wodonga Recruiting Committee War Comforts FUnd On back ...In 1915, recruitment committees were formed in nearly every town in Australia to facilitate enlistment in the Australian Imperial Forces. These committees focused on raising awareness, mobilizing communities, and making enlistment processes accessible. The Wodonga Recruiting Committee also worked with volunteers for the Soldiers’ Comfort Fund to raise money and collect items to send to servicemen on the Front to supplement their rations packages. These included articles such as gum, tobacco, soap, towels and cigarettes. This programme documents one of the events organised in Wodonga by the local Recruiting Committee in 1917. It lists the names of 137 soldiers and nurses from Wodonga who had enlisted up until September 1917. This item is significance because it documents the response to World War One by members of the Wodonga community.A small fold out card featuring the flags of the nations who were Allies with Australia at this time. They are Serbia, Italy, Belgium, France, Britain, Russia, Japan and Montenegro. The inside of the card includes a list of names.On back: D. R. Davies Co. Printrecruitment ww1, wodonga recruiting committee, war comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book- "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of a "chromolithograph on canvas" poster. Depicts a strong soldier wearing a slouch hat standing astride a 3D land area and peninsula. "The soldier has raised his hands to his mouth". Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink, "RECRUITING POSTER, A Call from the Dardanelles, 1915". Details on poster. "A CALL FROM THE DARDANELLES/ "COO-EE"/ Won't YOU come? "/ ENLIST NOW/ Issued by Authority of THE DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMONWEALTH - S.T. LEIGH & CO. LTD, LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTERS, SYDNEY".framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints. " Collection of 20 prints. Refer cat No. 7300Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of a poster. Depicts a young soldier in Khaki uniform carrying a pack and holding a rifle with bayonet. Background - top, pink outline map of Australia. Bottom, yellow outline map of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink; "RECRUITING POSTER Boys come over here you're wanted,1915” Black print words on Poster "Boys/come over/ here/ you're / wanted." framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book; " Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints." Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an original recruiting poster - red and blue print on white background on paper. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "RECRUITING POSTER Expeditionary forces, Recruits wanted c.1916" Details on poster -red ink - "RECRUITS WANTED/ EVERY MAN PHYSICALLY FIT IS WANTED" Blue ink "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA/ EXPEDITIONARY FORCES with further headings under "CONDITIONS OF ENLISTMENT" - " Rates of pay per day" - "Separation Allowance" - "Pensions".framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book; "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer to Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an original poster. Illustrated - depicts the head and shoulders of a soldier. (Albert JACKA enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces in 1914. He earned Australia's first Victoria Cross at Gallipoli 1915, Military Cross at Pozieres 1916, Bar for action Bullecourt 1917.) The soldier is standing in front of the Union Jack flag and surrounded by images of men playing a variety of sports. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink; "RECRUITING POSTER Enlist in the Sportsmen's 1000: Play Up, Play up and Play the Game 1916". Details on print "JOIN TOGETHER TRAIN TOGETHER EMBARK TOGETHER FIGHT TOGETHER/ ENLIST/ IN THE/ SPORTSMEN'S/ 1000/ PLAY UP PLAY UP & PLAY THE GAME" On soldier's uniform "SPORTS" THE MEDAL OF MEDALS."framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Medal, Awarded to Spr. W. H. Orford by Shire of Eltham Welcome Home Committee, 1919
Medal presented for their service to their country and local district to returning local servicemen from the Great War (First World War) by the Shire of Eltham Welcome Home Committee. This medal was presented to W.H. Orford. Spr. W.H. Orford From Eltham We Honour You Great War 1914 - 1919 Whilst the war ended in 1918, many servicemen did not return home till 1919. ORFORD William Henry - Munitions Worker Number 542 William Henry Orford enlisted 1 Feb 1916 and embarked for France 25 May 1916. He was a Tunneler and was part of an operation of a group of British miners (known as "Claykickers" or “Manchester Moles”) recruited during World War I to tunnel underneath no man's land and set bombs below the German front at the Battle of Messines in June 1917. 10,000 German soldiers were killed instantly after the detonation of explosives beneath their lines. The story was depicted in the film "The War Below". Doug Orford, William's nephew recalls William saying they could hear the Germans as they tunnelled below them within metres. A month later He was wounded in action with a gun shot wound to the scalp and face in July 1917. He disembarked back in Melbourne on September 5, 1919.ww1, 1919, aif, battle of messine, great war, medal, shire of eltham, tunneler, welcome home committee, william henry orford -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals, Medals of PTE Arthur Ernest Clarke
WW1 Served in Gallipoli & France WW2 Militia The 1914 Star This bronze medal award was authorized by King George V in April 1917 for those who had served in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 to midnight on 22nd November 1914 inclusive. The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it. It should be remembered that recipients of this medal were responsible for assisting the French to hold back the German army while new recruits could be trained and equipped. Collectively, they fully deserve a great deal of honour for their part in the first sixteen weeks of the Great War. There were approximately 378,000 1914 Stars issued. The British War Medal, 1914-18 The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The Allied Victory Medal Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The 1939-45 Star Awarded for service as follows: • Army - awarded for six months service in an operational command during the period 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. The War Medal 1939-45 Awarded to members who served full-time in operational or non-operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Clarke SN 1703 8 Btn AIF -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - ALBUM, LETTERS WW1, 1916 - 19
Rupert Henry Treganowan No 18321 enlisted on 27.11.16 age 20 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 9.5.17 then attached to 5th L.H Signal Troop and classed as Sapper. 9.7.18 attached to 2 Signal Sqd and promoted to L/Cpl. Discharged from the AIF on 26.10.19. Refer 1861, 1863, 1864..1 Collection of transcribed letters written by Rupert H Treganowan to his family. Covers are cotton covered red cardboard held together by three brass screws. .2 Newspaper clipping "Soldier's Letter" from The Bendigo Independent, Friday 12 July 1918. .3 Newspaper clipping "Palestine Campaign" from The Age, Wednesday October 15. .4 Newspaper clipping, full page article about the Beersheba charge from The Age, Saturday 6 February, 1988. Used for recruitment for Duntroon Academy. .5 Newspaper clipping "The Infantry That Gained A Great Cavalry Victory" from The Age, Saturday 31 October 1992..1 On front cover "A soldier writes home, Spr R.H Treganowan".documents-letters, newspapers, books-albums, scrap -
Conservation Volunteers
Gallipoli Visitor Welcome Pack 2011, Manufactured and collated for the Australian and New Zealand Governments
Annually since 2006 the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs has invited CVA to arrange a group of volunteers from Australia and New Zealand to travel to Gallipoli as part of the management of the Anzac Day Remembrance event. Announcing the 2011 visit the Commonwealth Minister, Warren Snowdon, said the contribution of volunteers on the ground at Gallipoli is highly valued. “Volunteers are very dedicated. They fund their way there and assist with a range of activities, including site preparation, crowd liaison and the distribution of visitor information packs,” he said. Volunteers appreciate this opportunity to both attend a place significant to many Australians and also to make a contribution to the safe and harmonious running of it. “I would like to thank CVA for the privileged of being involved in the Gallipoli program and would highly recommend it.” Volunteer Jennie, Newcastle NSW Since 2006 CVA group assisted at the ANZAC Day dawn service and at other remembrance The original idea was Garry Snowden's. Garry has a personal interest in WW1. On his second private trip to Gallipoli he noted there was too much litter around the commemorative sites and he had the idea of involving volunteers to play a role in providing a clean environment for visitors. The idea was raised with the Federal Govt (how was this done?). In 2005 there was bad publicity regarding behaviour of visitors and the amount of litter left and the Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) reviewed its management strategy for the event. As an integral part of the strategy CVA was engaged to recruit a group of volunteers who would attend at their own cost, assist the clean up the environs of the main sites prior to Anzac Day while doing orientation and personal sightseeing, and welcome visitors and give them an information pack including a litter bag (see photographs attached. The volunteers do NOT clean up afterwards: that is rightly the work of Turkish contractors. Gallipoli is an iconic site for many Australians and New Zealanders and CVA provides this magnificent opportunity for volunteers to contribute effectively.This is a visitor welcome pack distributed by CVA volunteers to visitors prior to the Anzac Dawn service and other commemorations. It contains three publications, a poncho in the evcent of rain, a rubbish bag and a pin.Gallipoli, Gelibolu 2007anzac, gallipoli, garry, snowden -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book - 40th Battalion, A souvenir of the 40th Battalion, Mid 20th Century
The 40th Battalion was an Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army raised in 1916. The battalion was recruited completely from Tasmanis as part of the 10th Brigade, 3rd Division.The Batalion served during WW1 - along the Western Front, 1919 to 1921 was a CMF unit. During WW2 the Battalion remained in Australia and was amalgamated with 12th Battalion. The Battalion was merged into 12th/40th Battalion Royal Tasmania Regiment in 1987.An oblong book, buff colour, paper pages, blue and red edging.On the front page Souvenir 40th Battalion, the Battalion Mascot, Published by J W Beatie - Hobart, back page wholly Engraved and Printed by 'The Examiner' and 'Weekly Courier' Offices, 73-75 Patterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania.ww1 ww2 40th battalion tasmania -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1915
Black and white post card photograph of a group of men in World War 1 military uniforms, posing in front of a building in camp.On back of postcard: "William Collier left back row, going to 1919 war. Men recruited from Rutherglen"william collier, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Picture - Framed WW1 equipment
Recruiting poster of "Some Types of HM Army"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Australian application to enlist, alban pearce-24.tif, 17/05/1916
... . Of historical significance. world war i, ww1, enlistment, recruiting ...Contains details about his medical condition, personal details and information about his application rejection.Of historical significance.Official document. paper.Contains signature of Alban Pearce, details about his medical condition, personal details and details about his application rejection.world war i, ww1, enlistment, recruiting officer, australian imperial forces. -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Australian application to enlist, alban pearce-25.tif, 17/05/1916
... . Of historical significance. World War I, WW1, Enlistment, Recruiting ...This is an official application to enlist in the Imperial Forces in WW1. Contains information about the soldier's physical condition, occupation and personal particulars. Of historical significance.paper documentContains signature of Alban Pearce.world war i, ww1,, enlistment, recruiting officer, australian imperial forces. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Pre-Militia Field Ambulance Recruitsphoto, ww1, army -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - WW1 Private A. G. Stevenson
... on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Honour Certificates WW1 - From 1915 onwards.... Honour Certificates WW1 - From 1915 onwards, recruits in many ...Arthur Edward Stevenson enlisted on 17 September 1914 and served with the 14th Battalion of the AIF. He was killed in action at Gallipoli on 20 August 1915 at age 28. His personal effects of a belt, hairbrush, knife, postcards and photos were returned to his brother John in June 1916. Later that year, John Stevenson wrote to the Officer in Charge of base records, asking for confirmation of his brother’s death, as he had received a letter from Arthur dated 27 August 1915, seven days later than the date on which he was reportedly killed. The Army confirmed that Arthur had in fact died, and concluded that he had likely misdated his letter. In 1920, Arthur’s sister Rachel wrote to the Department of Defence, asking whether her brother’s grave had been located and again querying the date of his death. Later, she completed a form that was sent to next of kin seeking information on deceased soldiers for the Australian War Memorial’s Roll of Honour. Arthur Stevenson’s death is recorded at the Lone Pine Memorial on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Honour Certificates WW1 - From 1915 onwards, recruits in many shires and towns in eastern Australia were honoured by local government authorities. A common form of recognition was the award of honour certificates. The first honour certificates were presented in 1915 and 1916 to men who had yet to leave Australia. The designers and publishing companies solicited business directly from councils. Publishers began to print two different types of certificates: honour certificates to thank soldiers who had survived and memorial certificates to commemorate the dead. D.W. Paterson, a Melbourne publishing firm, claimed they had supplied certificates to over 150 cities and shires in Victoria and New South Wales, including the Shire of Wodonga. Paterson also had the widest range of designs The certificate signified that the officials of the community recognised and shared the family's pride and grief. The certificate was signed by S. T Parker, Shire President and R. H. Murphy, Council Secretary on 4th August 1919.This certificate is significant as it recognises service given to Australia by Arthur Edward Stevenson. Coloured certificate presented to the family of Arthur Ernest Stevenson by Wodonga Shire Council. The certificate is mounted behind glass in a wooden frame.gallipoli, world war 1, arthur edward stevenson -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Captain Kenneth Mortimer, D. W. Paterson Co. Pty. Ltd. Print, 1918
... Certificates WW1 - From 1915 onwards, recruits in many shires... Certificates WW1 - From 1915 onwards, recruits in many shires and towns ...Kenneth Malcolm Mortimer was born in Leneva, Wodonga, Victoria on 9 October 1895. He attended school in Wangaratta before entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1913. Along with the rest of his class, he graduated in June 1915. Mortimer was appointed as a Lieutenant with the 29th Battalion on 1 July 1915. He embarked with Headquarters Staff, 29th Battalion, from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ascanuis (A11) on 10 November 1915. Whilst training in Egypt in February 1916, he was promoted to Captain. He was in command of a company of the 29th Battalion at Fromelles, Armentieres, France in July 1916. and was reported missing, presumed killed in action on 20 July 1916, aged 20 years. Mortimer’s remains were buried along with those of hundreds of others in a mass grave near Pheasant Wood, close to the battlefield. This mass grave was rediscovered in 2008. After extensive research and DNA testing, the remains of Captain Mortimer were finally identified in April 2018. He was buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Fromelles and his grave rededicated on July 19, 2018, 102 years after his death. A memorial tablet was erected to his memory at St Luke’s Church in Wodonga. Honour Certificates WW1 - From 1915 onwards, recruits in many shires and towns in eastern Australia were honoured by local government authorities. A common form of recognition was the award of honour certificates. The first honour certificates were presented in 1915 and 1916 to men who had yet to leave Australia. The designers and publishing companies solicited business directly from councils. Publishers began to print two different types of certificates: honour certificates to thank soldiers who had survived and memorial certificates to commemorate the dead. D.W. Paterson, a Melbourne publishing firm, claimed they had supplied certificates to over 150 cities and shires in Victoria and New South Wales, including the Shire of Wodonga. Paterson also had the widest range of designs The certificate signified that the officials of the community recognised and shared the family's pride and grief. In the earliest designs, the legend "Australia's sons answered the call" appears below the shield. This was replaced with "For Liberty/ ANZACs/ For Justice". After the United States entered the war in April 1917, the design was reworked to include the US flag. Its presence in this certificate dates its publication as late 1917. The certificate was signed by S. T Parker, Shire President and R. H. Murphy, Council Secretary on 4th August 1918. Kenneth Malcolm Mortimer was born in Leneva, Wodonga and enlisted in the AIF after training at Duntroon. He fought and died at the Battle of Fromelles, France which was the first major engagement of the AIF on the Western Front. Along with hundreds of other Australian soldiers his remains were only identified in 2018, more than 100 years after the battle.Coloured certificate presented to the family of Captain K Mortimer by Wodonga Shire Council.29th battalion, mortimer, leneva, fromelles, aif, wodonga shire, honour certificates ww1 -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Report, Review of Melbourne Legacy's Organisation and Method of Operation Terms of Reference for Chairman, Planning & Review Committee, 1993
... . At this point of time Legacy members were recruited from ex WW1 & WW11 ...A draft report from the Planning and Review Committee about Legacy's operation in the short term. This item is a draft copy of the original and was subject for discussion and or alteration as need be, for the future direction/focus of Melbourne Legacy, over the next 3-5 years. There were twelve factors under consideration, 3a-3l.At this point of time Legacy members were recruited from ex WW1 & WW11 service personnel. This draft raises the idea of recruiting other community members, as members of legacy (3e).White paper with black type of a report from the review committee. Penciled initials A.T.H., penciled date 16/3/93. Final paragraph has 'R C Allison' handwritten next to it.planning, review committee -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Framed Poster, C1915
... and frugality and to rally the home front. ww1 recruiting poster In top ...Map of the Dardanelles Strait, Turkey, used as a World War I recruiting poster Includes photographs of King George V; Major-General Sir W.T. Bridges; Brigadier General G.D. Legge; General Sir Ian Hamilton; and Lieut-General Sir William Birdwood and list of Australian Commonwealth Brigade CommandersPosters were used for various government propaganda campaigns over the course of World War I, most significantly to encourage enlistment, but also to raise money for war charities, to encourage saving and frugality and to rally the home front.Timber framed poster of map of Dardanelle Peninsula featuring soldier holding rifleIn top margin: "Rally round the flag, boys!" In lower margin: "Your King and country needs you!" ww1, recruiting poster -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Canvas Dispatch Bag
Item belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952 Insufficient detail to positively identify Lieutenant Peters - possibly Captain Gordon Peters DSO born 5/7/1894 Adelaide South Australia. The 12th Infantry were recruited from Tasmania, South Australian and Western Australia. 9 Jun 1915: Enlisted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 12th Infantry Battalion 21 Sep 1915: Involvement Lieutenant, 12th Infantry Battalion 21 Sep 1915: Embarked Lieutenant, 12th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Star of England, Adelaide 16 May 1917: Promoted AIF WW1, Captain, 12th Infantry Battalion 27 Jul 1919: Discharged AIF WW1, Captain, 12th Infantry Battalion 15 Sep 1919: Honoured Commander of the Order of the British Empire 30 Oct 1919: Honoured Mention in Dispatches, unknownBrown canvas double sided pouch bag that opens out to reveal two clear plastic sleeves one of which has a brown cloth overlay. Attached on top is small metal ring near tear repaired by hand stitching.Handwritten under rear flap 86 L/C A J Cruise 1st Bn M.G. Handwritten inside front pouch Lt. Peters 12th Inflt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, The Trumpet Calls, 1918
... campaign. recruitment poster norman lindsay ww1 A coloured poster ...Australian First World War recruitment poster. This poster was part of the First World War Australian Government Recruiting Kit. Recruitment posters were prolific in Australia throughout the First World War. Australia relied solely on voluntary recruits to serve in the AIF. Compulsory military service, or conscription, for eligible men was in force in Australia from 1911, however, these forces were for home defence and could not be used to serve in a war overseas. Following the initial rush of men to recruit in 1914, enrolments dropped, leaving federal and state governments to devise sophisticated campaigns to boost numbers.Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) was a painter, draughtsman, illustrator, cartoonist, printmaker, writer and sculptor. He joined the Sydney 'Bulletin' magazine as a staff artist, 1901-09, 1910-23 and 1932-58. During the First World War he produced jingoistic cartoons and pro-conscription posters. The is one of the series of six posters by Lindsay constituting the last nation-wide Australian recruiting campaign. A coloured poster of soldier sounding his bugle for assistance on the front line while civilians listen in the background.recruitment poster, norman lindsay, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, Enlist in the Sportsmen's Thousand, 1917
This poster, published by the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, depicts Lieutenant Albert JACKA, VC, as a role model for a huge campaign to enlist sportsmen into the Australian Imperial Force in 1917. Jacka achieved instant fame back home when he became the first Australian to win the Victoria Cross during the First World War. It was said that one of the reasons he was such a good soldier, and had such a fighting attitude, was that he had been a boxer before the war. The campaign to enlist sportsmen was fuelled by a strong belief that by playing sport young men developed specific skills and qualities that could be used on the battlefield.Representative of two common recruiting devices used in Australia, a well-known local soldier and a target number of men required for a specially named group.Depicts Lieutenant Albert Jacka, VC, as a role model for a huge campaign to enlist sportsmen. Surrounding Jacka are colourful depictions of healthy young men engaged in a variety of sports: football, rowing, cricket, tennis and golf are amongst the sports.Full Text: Enlist in the Sportsmen's Thousand, Join Together, Train Together, Embark Together, Fight Together, Show the enemy what Australian sporting men can do.albert jacka, ww1, poster -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, Women of Queensland!: Send a man today to fight for you, c1914-1918
An excellent example of Australian First World War recruiting posters aimed at women, rather than potential soldiers. The poster suggests that in helping defeat Germany, women were really defending themselves.During the First World War, governments needed to convince their citizens to contribute to the war effort. In the absence of radio and film, the poster was the most effective method of mass communicationDepicts a woman with arms raised, her clothing torn and right breast exposed. Two children lie dead on the round at her feet, while the town behind her burns. Full poster text: 'Women of Queensland! Remember how women and children of France and Belgium were treated. Do you realise that your treatment would be worse? Send a man today to fight for you'poster, ww1, women of queensland