| Accession Number | P11464.069.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Palestine |
| Date made | October 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Unidentified men, probably of the 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, line up to submit their ...
Description
Unidentified men, probably of the 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, line up to submit their vote in the referendum. Australian voters, including those serving overseas, were asked in October 1916, and then again in December 1917, to vote on the issue of conscription. Military training for Australian men aged 18 to 60 had been compulsory since 1911. If the referendum was carried, it would have enabled the Australian government to extended this requirement to service overseas. The referendum was defeated with 1087557 votes in favour and 1160033 against.