Content on Conscription

This page lists content tagged with "Conscription"

Conscription and the birthday ballot during the Vietnam War

Compulsory military trainingIn view of the deteriorating strategic situation and foreseeable future requirements, an effective strength of 33,000 is required to provide a large

Conscription debate in Australia during World War I

Large numbers of recruitsIn 1911, the Australian Government introduced compulsory military training for males aged from 18 to 60 years.

Learning about conscription and national service in Australia

Extension resourcesThe extension category includes useful resources containing detailed content that may require more advanced literacy skills.

National service in Australia from 1911 to 1972

'Conscription' and other termsThe terms 'conscription' and 'national service' are sometimes used interchangeably. But they don't mean the same thing.

National Service – Vietnam: In Their Own Words (Online lesson), (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Hear Australian veterans share their experiences of being conscripted into the National Service Scheme.

Roles of Australian women in World War I

Women at homeWartime offered some opportunities for women to expand their roles, but only in a limited way.

Vincent John Cosgrove

Vincent Cosgrove was born in Casino, NSW, in 1946. His parents lived at Tabulam, a village between Casino and Tenterfield. The Cosgroves had settled in nearby Bottle Creek before World War I.
Subscribe to Content on Conscription