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People in Australia wanted conscription because many of them had relatives or friends in the front line. They new that if more people enlisted their friends would be safer, but the amount of people enlisting had dropped once the excitement of the start of the died. These people could only see conscription as the only answer to secure safety.
The Prime Minster Hughes wanted conscription because he knew that there weren't enough people. He said "We must put forward all our strength. The more Australia sends to the front the less the danger will be to each man. Not only victory, but safety belongs to the big battalions...".
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Why did the labor party split during world war 1?
The labor party of WW1 was split because the leader Billy Hughes was a very big fan of the idea of conscription (men being forced into the armed forces so as not to loose the war from lack of soldiers) Many people in the party (and in australia) were horrified by the idea, infact australia was almost divided in half. Those who supported conscription followed Mr huges and with that suport Billy Hughes created his own party and Introduced conscription of soldiers to fight on the australian fronts. He wanted more but didn't want to loose his place in leading australia.
What did Canada do in terms of conscription?
quebec people didnt want to join military since they had no ties to Britain but government forced them in 1945 by conscription. quebec's respnse to conscription was quiet because 2463 conscripts reached front. William Lyon Mackenzie King was scared to introduce because he didn't want to go back on his word.
Should conscription be brought back in the u.k?
the answer to that is no cause people who don't want to be there will more likely be more of a danger then the enemy
Why did Britain want a new colony in Australia?
Cause Australia has black people
Why don't people like to live in Australia?
The statement is false. People do like to live in Australia, which is rated very highly on the world "liveability" scale. Some people may find Australia's extremes of weather difficult to handle. Others may feel it is too remote from the rest of the world. But it is evident that many people like to, and want to, live in Australia, judging by the high numbers of immigrants that come to the country.
How did French Canadians feel about conscription?
they didnt want to fight for the British
Why did Australia support conscription?
The Government did because they felt that wasting poorly trained troops was a better option then sending out well trained professional soldiers. The public thought it was everyones duty to fight for their country regardless of the reason. support for conscription failed when the public found out they were being duped.
How do people want to change the world?
how do people want to change the world?
You might want to hop over this island in Australia?
There are many places you want to visit in Australia. New Zealand is an island many people choose to visit.
Why do people leave Australia to live somewhere else?
I know it's not due to quality of life. Australia has some of the best in the world! It's mainly because they just want to see what's out there. Explore the world! Australians are adventurous people. Most of the ones who leave come back after a few years.
Why do you want Australia to host the FIFA world cup?
Australia has the infrastructure, the growing interest in soccer and the exotic appeal...Russia 2018, Australia 2022
Why do so many people emigrate from the the UK to Australia?
because they want to
