TAGGED: First World War
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This 1915 recording of If England wants a Hand, Well, Here It Is is sung by Harrison Latimer.

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Boys of the Dardanelles, which commemorates the sacrifice made by Australians in the First World War, is the best-known composition by Marsh Little (1880 - 1958) and was particularly effective

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Of all the patriotic songs of WW1, Australia Will Be There is probably the one best known to Australians.

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When the War is Over, Mother Dear was recorded at all is a testament to its popularity at the time.

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Thousands of songs were written about the First World War. Many were destined to disappear before or soon after the cessation of hostilities but others became big hits at the time.

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Harry Julius’ animation shows a fez-wearing turkey watching over eggs labelled ANZAC, Suvla and Helles.

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Australian sketch artist and caricaturist Harry Julius often ridiculed the enemy by using the techniques of political cartoonists.

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The cartoon begins with a handwritten prologue from Colonel Cameron stating that Australia should lead the empire by adopting national compulsory service.

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A German soldier’s horse is turned into German sausage (or ‘wurst’) in the first sketch in this weekly episode of Harry Julius’ Cartoons of the Moment.

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The War Zoo is the original title of this animated cartoon by the renowned Australian caricaturist Harry Julius. The miserable fez-wearing turkey represents the battered Turkish forces.