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The following digital spotlight provides information and digital content relating to Australia's contribution to the First World War (1914-1918) and the impact that the war had on the country's film and recorded sound industry during this period. Further information about the digital content can be found by clicking the item's Online Catalogue (OLC) number.
Images of World War One Six Inch Howitzer -
Date Unknown.
NFSA: 351161
When the First World War begins in 1914 Australia's population numbers less than five million people.
Through the course of the war over 60 000 Australians will die and a further 156 000 will be wounded, gassed, or captured as prisoners of war.
Per capita, in terms of human suffering, it will be the country's most costly conflict.
Through the course of the war over 60 000 Australians will die and a further 156 000 will be wounded, gassed, or captured as prisoners of war.
Per capita, in terms of human suffering, it will be the country's most costly conflict.
Image: Cartoons of the moment,
1914. NFSA: 355698
Audio: Listen to Your King and Country Need You, c1914. NFSA: 181806
In August 1914 Australia declares war on Germany after Belgium is invaded by German Forces.
The outbreak of the war is greeted in Australia with great public enthusiasm1.
November 1914 also see the release of the silent film A Long Long Way to Tipperary (NFSA: 33669). The film is promoted as 'A romantic tale of love and war.2'
The outbreak of the war is greeted in Australia with great public enthusiasm1.
November 1914 also see the release of the silent film A Long Long Way to Tipperary (NFSA: 33669). The film is promoted as 'A romantic tale of love and war.2'
Information relating to the Archive's complete holdings on the First World War can be found by searching the Archive's Seach the Collection. Simply click on the link and search for First World War in the Easy Search screen.
