As the Anzacs were preparing for war in their ships at dawn of 25th April 1915, it is doubtful they were worried about creating a legend. More likely they were dreading the Turkish bullets and bayonets. Despite the fact that the outcome of the Gallipoli campaign was defeat, the Anzacs became heroes and the symbols of a new born nation.

When they returned many talked about their courage, bravery, mateship and remarkable determination. Resourceful, honorable, enthusiastic mates with a larrikin sense of humour, this was the image of the Anzacs after Gallipoli. Their patriotism, dedication, tolerance and loyalty had won the hearts of the nation and had put Australia on the map.

Although the initial declaration of war was met by enthusiasm at home, as news began to filter back to Australia of the Gallipoli campaign, and later as casualt

However, on the other hand the Labor Party, trade unions and most Roman Catholics particularly Dr Daniel Mannix, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne believed that Australia should be a country of choice not force. By voting pro-conscription you are sacrificing the lives of innocents as well as destroying families and murdering loved ones.

Some women volunteered to offer their time and skills to make comfort parcels for the men at the front. Organisations were set up to collect the items, parcel them and have them sent to the front. These comfort parcels contained food, clothing, letters, tobacco and personal items.

World War 1 had considerably affected the nation of Australia.

A vital impact of the First World War was the internment camps. During World War 1 it was a very difficult time for Germans, Austrian-Hungarians, and the Turkish; however before the war they were greatly respected.

Those who supported conscription included the newspapers, Protestant Churches, the Liberal Party and employers as they wanted to send more troops to help fight overseas to stop the war before it reaches Australia. They believed we had an advantage over the enemy and a larger force indicates a greater chance of winning.

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