Australian Great War posters - Recruiting, War Loan & Peace Bonds

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At the conclusion of the war Peace Bonds were promoted in the same way as the War Loan Bonds had been during the war.

Peace Bonds were instigated to raise funds for the repatriation, resettlement and building of building homes for returned servicemen.

Three Peace Loans were staged. It is my understanding that there was one campaign each in 1919, 1920 and 1921.

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Note the very prominently displayed Returned From Active Service Badge on the ex-soldier's chest.

For an example of a Returned From Active Service Badge, click here.

[/url]For another example, click here.

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The following photograph is from what I believe was the second peace loan in 1920.

Its shows Prime Minister Billy Hughes delivering a speech at the ‘Temple of Peace’. The occasion was the Prime Minister’s first visit to Sydney in well over a year, as he had been in England and at the Versailles Peace Conference. Hughes is seen explaining the use of Peace Bonds and their importance to the country's Ex-servicemen.

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The official launch of the 'Diggers Loan' which took place outside the Commonwealth Bank Sydney at noon on 8 August 1921. This was the third and last peace loan to be staged. As well as the State Governor and Lord Mayor, the soprano Dame Nellie Melba was also present. She can be seen here just after cutting the ribbon which released streamers, bunting and balloons into the street as well as a flight of pigeons that carried messages that advised the public to purchase Peace Bonds.

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Keeping the post-war reparation theme, here is poster exhorting the public and business to assist the government to provide employment to returned soldiers.

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Now some miscellaneous war-time posters.

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Here is a link to a video showing the advertisement of Peace Bonds.

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awesome collection, thanks!!

my humble addition but i'm not sure on its history or source...

also if you can work out how to search the website there are many posters here like this one

http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/ARTV01316

pete

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Free Trip to Europe Invitations Issued To-day... Clothing, Food, Money... Full of Adventure and Interest...

Would like to see a better full picture of this poster if anyone can help

pete

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A still from an animated 1916 cinema ad (not a poster), the words 'Liberty Bond' jump out of the 'war chest' below

[17107BM]

Hello all.

Many thanks for taking the time to share these, are they part of a private collection? Is it possible to get hold of copies of these posters?

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I have 3 word posters for the Peace Loan Campaign in Australia, 2 from the second peace loan and one mentioned "Diggers". any interest in showing them? 

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Not as colorful as other posters, but what is the rarity of these peace Loan poster?

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Every interest in seeing them.

Post what you have Pal..

Cheers