Australian Women in World War II

convincing them that conscription was necessary

to enable the government to send conscripts to any area within the South-West Pacific Zone

it was confusing and difficult for them to cope with the absence of fathers and brothers, and the constant worry and unhappiness of family members

<p>some children had to cope with the loss of pets to prevent them from starving to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>by forbidding the use of certain words like 'Christmas', 'yuletide', and 'festive season' in advertising</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>they wanted to contribute to the war effort in any way possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>it led to a significant change in traditional roles, unlike during World War I</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>new skills, paid employment, and contributing to the war effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>through their roles in industry, voluntary organisations, and paid employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>it led to a change in traditional roles and opened up new opportunities for women</p> Signup and view all the answers