More ships needed for repatriation of soldiers - letter from Prime Minister William Morris Hughes

More ships needed for reptriation of soldiers - letter from Prime Minister William Morris Hughes.

This is a letter dated 23 December 1918 from Prime Minister William Morris Hughes to Sir Joseph Maclay, British Minister for Shipping, seeking more ships for the repatriation of Australian soldiers after the First World War.

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A ward for the totally and permanently incapacitated in an Anzac hostel.

First World War

From 1914 to 1918, over 324,000 Australians served overseas in the First World War, with two-thirds becoming casualties. Their experiences had long-lasting effects on them, their families and society.

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Transport and aviation

In a huge, isolated country like Australia, road, rail, sea and air transport play an important role in building our nation, keeping us connected, servicing our communities and defending our borders.