Y10T2Q1 HISTORY

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Who introduced conscription in Australia in 1964?

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Menzies

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What was the purpose of introducing conscription in 1964?

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Responding to threats from Indonesian Confrontation and addressing manpower shortage for the Australian Army during the Vietnam War era.

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At what age were men required to register for conscription?

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20 years old

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Which department managed the conscription registration?

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Department of Labour and National Service

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What was the target army number by the end of 1966?

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33,000

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How were men selected for national service?

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Through bi-annual 'birthday ballots' or lotteries.

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How many men were selected each year for national service?

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Approximately 8,000 men.

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What was the method used in the lottery to select men for service?

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Drawing numbered marbles out of a lottery barrel, with numbers representing dates of birth.

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What term was used to refer to the selected national servicemen?

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Nashos (National Servicemen)