Homefront
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Women in the war
Women fulfilled new military and civilian roles and responsibilities. Their contribution was immense.
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Children in wartime
Children had their school and home lives disrupted, but every effort was made to keep things normal.
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Rationing
Australian citizens had to be more frugal and inventive with essential consumer items.
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Internment
Thousands of enemy ‘aliens’ in Australia were interned in camps for the duration.
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Industry
Australian industry worked tirelessly providing machinery, ammunition and food for the war effort.
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Entertainment
The morale of troops and civilians was boosted by music, dance, concerts, and visiting entertainers.